Dr Asim Hussain, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum & Natural Resources, welcomed the interest shown by Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) and Iran-Pakistan (IP) pipeline projects and expressed confidence over the bilateral co-operation between Pakistan & Russian Federation.
He said this while meeting the twelve-member Russian delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Y P Sentyurin, who called on him here on Thursday. Ejaz Chaudhry, Secretary Petroleum & Natural Resources, and senior officers of the Ministry were also present on the occasion.
The Secretary Petroleum briefed the delegation on latest position of TAPI and IP pipeline projects, and emphasised on expanding the bilateral treaty framework of co-operation in oil and gas sector. The delegation was informed that the Ministry had extensively worked on Shale and Tight Gas policies that would be of interest to the Russian Government.
Dr Hussain stated that Pakistan's approach towards meeting Energy requirements is of urgent nature and completion of mega gas projects including TAPI & IP is top priority. He further said that the in-principle decision of Russian Federation regarding co-operation in TAPI and IP projects is highly appreciated.-PR
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