Turkey offers to build power plants in Punjab

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Punjab CM’s visit: Turkey offers to build power plants in Punjab
Published: January 5, 2012

Energy minister also offers alternative energy options to Shahbaz Sharif. Shahbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE
LAHORE:
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif during his four-day visit to Turkey met on Wednesday with Istanbul’s mayor, the governor and the energy minister and discussed issues of mutual interest with them. Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yaldez offered his country’s support to Sharif in overcoming the ongoing energy crisis in Pakistan.

Sharif’s visit to Turkey has been overdue for two months. He left for Istanbul on Monday, accompanied by a high-powered delegation comprising members of the provincial assembly, technocrats, bureaucrats and experts from various fields, particularly transport, energy sector and solid waste management. The Punjab CM is scheduled to return home on Friday.

Due to his scheduled visit, Sharif had to cancel his party’s provincial organisational elections in Punjab which were due on January 4, but will now be held on January 11, where the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will elect its provincial president and general secretary.

During his meeting with Yaldez, the Punjab CM discussed cooperation in various projects between the Punjab government and Turkey.

Yaldez offered Sharif all kinds of assistance in meeting Pakistan’s energy needs by setting up hydel and coal power projects in Punjab. The energy minister also mentioned various projects of alternative energy sources in which, he said, Turkey and the Punjab government could extend cooperation. Yaldez said he could immediately send energy experts from Turkey to motivate the business community in Pakistan for investment in the energy sector in Punjab, adding that Pakistan would always be a priority for Turkey.

Thanking the minister, Sharif said that under the current circumstances, Pakistan needs immediate “effective and all-out” assistance in the power sector. Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbash assured the Punjab chief minister that Turkey would ensure a proper status for Pakistan in the international community and will take active part in the country’s development activities.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 5th, 2012.

 

[Omar1984]

I'm not a fan of Shahbaz Sharif but like most Pakistanis I value our friendship with Turkey.

Turkey vows help to improve Pakistan’s economy

* Shahbaz Sharif meets Turkish PM

* Exim Bank Turkey offers $1bn loan for Pakistan

Istanbul: Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to extend maximum cooperation with Pakistan to improve its economic condition. He was talking to Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who called on him in Istanbul on Thursday.

During the meeting, which lasted for more than an hour, both the leaders agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation and promote strong economic ties. Shahbaz Sharif, while expressing his gratitude to the Turkish prime minister, termed his visit extremely memorable and a milestone for the progress and prosperity of the people of Pakistan, especially Punjab.

The chief minister offered the Turkish government and investors to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors, including energy, transport and infrastructure.

He informed the premier about the activities of various Turkish organisations in different sectors in Punjab, and expressed hope that the joint cooperation would further increase in coming days. Separately, CM Shahbaz Sharif held detailed negotiations with experts of Exim Bank of Turkey and informed them about the ongoing mega projects in public sector in Punjab.

Exim Bank Turkey offered a loan of one billion dollars for development projects in Pakistan including energy, transport and southern phase of Ring Road Lahore, upon which the CM expressed gratitude for this gesture.

The Exim Bank president also assured the CM that Turkish banks will invest their capital in Turkish companies operating in Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Shahbaz Sharif also inspected the trucks being used for solid waste management in Istanbul. He also stressed the need for using modern machinery and upgrading the cleanliness system in Lahore and other big cities of the province on the pattern of Istanbul. Later, the CM visited the headquarters of the National Police Department where he was given a guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Turkish police guards.

CM Shahbaz was also given a briefing on the working of different sections as well as the measures for curbing terrorism and controlling organised crime. The chief minister during his address to the police officers termed the efficiency, professionalism and commitment of the Turk police as impressive. He said it would be an honour to seek guidance and assistance from such a force to improve professionalism of the local police.

Shahbaz said guideline could be sought from Turk police for setting up model station houses in Punjab. The head of the Turk police said they would immediately send a team of Turk police experts to Punjab to assist the police in intelligence-tracking system and centralised data system for the elimination of terrorism. Later in the day, Shahbaz Sharif and members of his delegation saw the relics of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Istanbul. He also offered a special prayer. Turk officials informed the chief minister about those relics’ journey to Turkey and their preservation. pr



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[yyetttt]

I am still hoping to see the day when Pakistan gives loans and such to Turkey.

 

[Omar1984]

I am still hoping to see the day when Pakistan gives loans and such to Turkey.

MashAllah Turkey today is doing very well and doesn't need help from anyone. If it does we will give our Turkish brothers whatever little we have.

 

[somebozo]

good move turkey!

 

[yyetttt]

MashAllah Turkey today is doing very well and doesn't need help from anyone. If it does we will give our Turkish brothers whatever little we have.

Yes, I don't mean to offend Turkey, just when it needs help Pakistan could always give it.