A delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Yagshygeldi Kakayev, Director of State Agency for Management and Hydrocarbon Resources of Turkmenistan, called on Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Islamabad. The Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources appraised the delegation of the energy sector of Pakistan and related initiatives.
He informed the delegation that the present government of Pakistan is committed to resolve the energy crisis being faced by Pakistan in the shortest possible time. "In this regard both long term and short term measures are being undertaken." said the minister.
The Turkmen delegation expressed satisfaction over the state of the bilateral energy co-operation that exists between Turkmenistan and Pakistan. The Turkmen side exchanged views and updates regarding the TAPI gas pipeline project and extended an invitation to the Pakistani side to participate in the upcoming Steering Committee meeting being held in Ashgabat, both sides also held detailed discussions on the shareholder's agreement and the participation of Pakistani oil and gas companies to undertake joint ventures and share their expertise in major oil and gas projects.
The minister while welcoming the Yagshygeldi Kakayev, stated that present government attached utmost importance to its cordial ties with Turkmenistan and is determined to take these relations to even higher level by expanding mutual co-operation in all fields. He assured the delegation of his government's co-operation to achieve their common goals. The minister stated that Pakistan has always appreciated and welcomed the co-operation extended by Turkmenistan Government in various sectors of the economy.-PR