A video of construction activities on the site of the project were also shown in the conference. Punjab government and a Chinese company agreed to take joint measures for the speedy implementation of the project.
Talking to Wang Wen Zong, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the project of two coal power plants of 660 megawatt each in Sahiwal is a splendid example of Pak-China friendship, adding the project will further strengthen economic relations between the two countries.
He said that Sahiwal Coal Power Project is of national importance and work is being carried out expeditiously on this 1320 megawatt power project.
He said that no effort will be spared for the completion of Sahiwal Coal Power Project within stipulated period, adding Punjab government and the Chinese company will complete the project till 2017 with collective efforts.
The Chief Minister said that Sahiwal Coal Power Project will start power generation in 2017. He said that the concerned federal and provincial institutions will extend all-out cooperation to the Chinese company with regard to early completion of the project.
He said that all possible measures are being taken for ensuring the supply of coal to the site of the plant from Karachi Port. He said that maximum facilities have been provided to the engineers and the staff of Chinese company working on the project.
He said that super critical power plants are being set up in Sahiwal which are environment-friendly.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the pace of the project so far and said that Punjab government is thankful to Hauneng Shandong and Ryui group for their invaluable cooperation.
President of Chinese company Hauneng Shandong, Wang Wen Zong thanked Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif for taking personal interest in the speedy disposal of the matters regarding the project and said that Shahbaz Sharif is extending extraordinary cooperation.
Vice President of Hauneng Shandong, Zhang Hong Yu and other senior officers also attended the video conference from Beijing.
Additional Chief Secretary Energy, Chairman Punjab Power Development Company, Secretary Energy, senior officers of Railways and NTDC as well as head of Chinese team working on Sahiwal Coal Power Project Song Taiji and other members attended the meeting.
Commissioner Sahiwal, RPO, DCO and DPO Sahiwal participated in the video conference from the Commissioner Sahiwal's office.