PM Shehbaz terms Chasma Nuclear Power Plant MoU between China, Pakistan ‘great step’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the MoU for the Chashma-V Nuclear Power Plant, emphasizing its significance for the economic cooperation between Pakistan and China. He assured that the project would commence promptly, despite the challenging economic circumstances. Sharif praised China’s investment of $4.8 billion in the project and acknowledged their trust and faith in Pakistan. He also expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar for their support, and thanked President Xi Jinping and the Chinese leadership for their generous assistance. The premier acknowledged the efforts of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, other ministers, and the military leadership involved in the project. The ceremony was attended by Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Chinese representatives, and other authorities from both countries.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the signing of Memorandum of Understanding for 1200 Megawatt Chashma-V Nuclear Power Plant is a great step forward of economic cooperation between Pakistan and China.
Addressing the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding for construction of Chashma-V Nuclear Power Plant in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said we will kick start it without any further delay.
He said under difficult economic situation, Pakistan is up again for an investment of 4.8 billion dollars from China in this project, which sends message that Pakistan is a place where Chinese companies and investors continue to show their trust and faith.
He said the Chinese companies gave concession of 30 billion dollars to Pakistan in two phases in implementation of this project.
He said when Pakistan is faced with economic challenges, and we are also engaged with IMF to finalize 9th Review and met all conditions required by the IMF, China once again came to our help and rescue.
Shehbaz Sharif also lauded great brotherly countries Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar for extending help to Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said we are deeply obliged to President XI Jinping, and the Chinese leadership for their generous help to Pakistan.
Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, the Chinese Charge d’affaires Ms Pang Chunxue representative of Chinese companies and other higher authorities of Pakistan and China were also present on this occasion.
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