BEIJING, April 3 (APP): China has promised Pakistan complete cooperation in the development of energy sector, particularly in the field of oil and gas exploration, its related services and coal processing.The assurance was given when a 5-member Pakistani delegation led by Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Dr. Ishfaq Ahmed, held in depth meetings here with senior Chinese officials.
The Pakistani delegation held meetings with Vice Minister/Chairman, NDRC (which is the counterpart organization of Planning Division), Vice Minister for Water Sources, experts of the Climate Change department, Energy Administration and the other officials of NDRC.
The Deputy Chairman was given presentations on the planning process in China, underlying principles of planning, role of NDRC in economic development of China and economic transformation of the country.
In the meeting on the Energy Administration, both delegations discussed important issues of energy efficiency, development of new and alternate sources of energy and protection of environment and possible avenues of cooperation.
The Chinese delegation promised full cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in the field of oil and gas exploration and related services and processing of coal.
The Deputy Chairman was accompanied by Lt General (Retd) Zubair, Additional Secretary Owais Pirzada, Mr., Sakib Sherani Principal Economic Advisor Finance Division and Mr. Asif Sheikh, Advisor PSDP.
Matters pertaining to global warming and the policy response of both the governments to face the challenges were also discussed in depth.
Dr Ishfaq informed NDRC official about the impact of the global change and efforts being made by his government in this regard. The ways and means to share the experiences and the cooperation for capacity building and transfer of technology were also came under discussion.
The management of water resources was discussed during the meeting with the Vice-minister, Ministry of water resources, China.
The minister explained the mechanism for distribution of water among various provinces/administrative regions, the measures undertaken for conservation of water, relocation of water resources, and steps taken by the government to meet the challenges arising out of global warming, drought and other related climates.
The meetings between the delegations of Planning Commission Pakistan, and NDRC China were held in a most cordial atmosphere.
Both the countries enjoy time tested friendly relations which were highlighted in various meeting held during the visit.
Both the governments have signed the memorandum of understanding bilateral exchanges and other mechanisms for sharing of information and further consolidation of relationship in various fields.
It was resolved that such MOUs should be implemented to accomplish their desired goals and objectives of such agreements. It was further resolved to continue the dialogue process between various agencies for promoting the economic cooperation in various fields.
The Pakistani delegation was assisted by Mr.Mahmood Hussain, Minister for Scientific Affairs and Sardar AminUllah Khan, Economic Minister, Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing.
The Pakistani delegation after useful and successful visit to China returned home on April 2.
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