Govt. Focusing To Produce Energy Through Hydroelectric Resources: Khusro Bakhtiar

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Govt. focusing to produce energy through hydroelectric resources: Khusro Bakhtiar

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Oct, 2018 ) :Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar Wednesday said that Pakistan appreciates Austrian cooperation in different hydroelectric and energy projects across the country.

"Both the countries are enjoying cordial and friendly relations," the minister said this during a meeting with Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan Brigita Blaha.

The minister said the government is focusing on producing energy through hydroelectric resources and indigenous coal to minimize dependence on imported fuel to reduce cost and provide relief to the masses.

He expressed the hope that energy prospects would improve with the completion of various ongoing power projects.

Austria would also cooperate in providing technical expertise and transfer of necessary technology for capacity building of domestic companies, he added.

He said Pakistan has huge potential in hydro and renewable power generation and hoped Austria will invest in various energy sectors.

Brigita Blaha appreciated the vision of the government and assured full cooperation in clean energy development.