ISLAMABAD – Minister for Planning and Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar hasunderscored the importance of greater connectivity to stimulate regionaleconomic cooperation.
He was talking to Ambassador of Tajikistan Ismatullo Nasredin, who calledon him in Islamabad on Friday.
Talking about CASA-1000, the Minister said Pakistan attaches great priorityto timely completion of the project as it will meet its energy needs.
Khusro Bakhtyar apprised the Tajik Ambassador that the project has beenreferred to ECNEC with the condition that the sponsors will ensure timelyfinalization of agreement with the member countries for export of surpluspower during non-supply period.
Highlighting the importance of Torkhum-Dushanbe Economic Corridor, theMinister noted that the proposed project will connect Torkhum to Dushanbevia Afghanistan.
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He said Pakistan is willing to go ahead with the initiative if there is atrilateral agreement between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Tajikistan ambassador said his country is lookingforward to further expand bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in variousareas including trade and energy.
