ISLAMABAD: China Society for Hydropower Engineering (CSHE) opened its first-ever overseas representative office in Pakistan, sponsored by Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina).
The inauguration ceremony of the Pakistani representative office of CSHE was held on August 23rd at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan. The society will serve as a window of international communication and platform of technological and academic exchanges between the two countries.
Xie Guoxiang, Minister Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs of Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, Zafaruddin Mahmood Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Xi Hao Executive Vice President and Secretary General CSHE, Ji Xiaoyong Chairman of International Forum of CSHE and Chairman of PowerChina International, Pakistani government officials, think tank and representatives of various Chinese-funded enterprises including members of the Society participated in the event.
Addressing the ceremony, Xie Guoxiang said that Pakistan is full of hydropower resources and has great potential to benefit from these resources.
He said, “Pakistani government attaches great importance to the development of water conservancy and hydropower projects and it is always welcoming Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan, therefore China and Pakistan have always maintained good cooperation.”
The Chinese counsellor appreciated the Chinese companies who have implemented the construction of hydropower projects and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Zheng Shengan, Executive Vice President and Secretary General of CSHE acknowledged the role of Pakistani government and their strong support for the establishment of the representative office of CSHE. He said, “China and Pakistan are traditional friends and CPEC is a strong engine for further connectivity”. –Agencies
