Pakistan is focusing on clean energy to protect the environment: Engineer Khurram Dastagir
Khurram Dastgir Khan, the federal minister of energy, stated that the government prioritizes switching to clean energy to reduce expenses and save the environment.
He was speaking at the “International Forum for Energy Transition 2022,” which had a large international attendance, on Monday, according to Gwadar Pro. He added that Pakistan is afflicted by climate change in the form of the recent floods, which left many places in ruins.
Han Zheng, vice premier of China, emphasized the necessity of moving forward with the transition to clean and green energy while also highlighting China’s successes in advancing the green and low-carbon energy transition and combating climate change.
Clean energy continues to be a top focus for bilateral cooperation between China and Pakistan, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan said that the government’s priority of transition into clean energy was in order to save costs and protect the environment.
According to Gwadar Pro on Monday, he was addressing an “International Forum for Energy Transition 2022” held in Beijing, with wide participation from across the world, adding that Pakistan is affected by climate changes in the shape of the recent floods which destroyed many areas.
The Minister spoke at length about “Pakistan’s vulnerabilities to climate change and enhanced focus on effective climate mitigation and adaptation”.
He briefed the audience on the 10,000 MW solar initiative by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the initial bidding for which will be opened in a few months.
In the forum, the Chinese government was represented by Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng who delivered remarks at the event.
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng underlined the need for efforts to accelerate the transition into clean and green energy and highlighted China’s achievements in promoting the green and low-carbon energy transition and addressing global climate change.
Clean energy also remains a priority area of China-Pakistan bilateral cooperation including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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