President Asif Ali Zardari Monday met Chairman of Shanghai Electric, Wu Lei and later visited the company\u2019s facilities in Shanghai.
\nHe was accompanied by First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, a Presidency\u2019s news release said.
\nThe Chairman of Shanghai Electric gave a briefing on the company\u2019s projects in Pakistan, including its work in Thar coal, nuclear energy, and coal-fired power plants.
\nThe president thanked him for the contribution of Shanghai Electric in meeting Pakistan\u2019s energy needs, generating employment and supporting socio-economic development.
\nThe president underlined the importance Pakistan attaches to the development of the Thar coal project, including the potential of coal-gasification. He invited Shanghai Electric to explore further investment in the modernisation of Pakistan\u2019s transmission and distribution network.<\/p>\n
President Zardari assured Shanghai Electric that any outstanding issues would be resolved amicably and in a spirit of mutual cooperation.
\nThe company\u2019s CEO expressed gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for the security arrangements provided to their employees working in Pakistan. President Zardari further reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to enhancing security measures to ensure a safe and conducive environment for Chinese workers in the country.
\nDuring the visit, the president was also briefed on Shanghai Electric\u2019s history and achievements. Founded in 1902, the company is now one of China\u2019s leading equipment manufacturers, known globally for its innovations in energy, power, and industrial systems.
\nThe president also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Coal Gasification Plant in Thar, Sindh. The MoU was signed between MFTC Coal Gasification & Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd, represented by its CEO Mr Shahid Tawawalla, and Sino Sindh Resources (Private) Ltd \/ Shanghai Electric, represented by its CEO Mr Lin Jigen.
\nThis is the first coal gasification and fertiliser project based on Thar coal, which will not only contribute to meeting the country\u2019s energy needs but also play a vital role in supporting the agriculture sector.
\nSharjeel Memon, Minister for Information & Transport, Govt. of Sindh, and Syed Nasir Shah, Minister for P&D and Energy, Govt. of Sindh, China\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Jiang Zaidong and Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to China Mr. Khalil Hashmi were also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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