Punjab government signs MoU with Chinese company for cooperation in water sector

Lahore: A memorandum of understanding was signed between Punjab government and Chinese company Sino Hydro Corporation for cooperation in water sector, here today. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was the chief guest on the occasion.

MD WASA Ch. Naseer Ahmed signed the MoU on behalf of Punjab government and Vice President Sino Hydro Corporation Lyu Liushan on behalf of the Corporation. Under the agreement, the Chinese company will provide cooperation and technical assistance for the improvement of water sector.

The Chief Minister said deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China is turning into strong economic cooperation. He said that due to increasing collaboration between Punjab government and a number of Chinese companies, bilateral economic cooperation is promoting. He said that Punjab government is implementing a mega project for the supply of potable water to the people and four crore rural population will benefit from this project.

Shahbaz Sharif said that government is spending billions of rupees for the provision of potable water to the people of the province under Saaf Pani Project. He said that the Chinese company can extend cooperation in implementation of Saaf Pani Project.

The Chief Minister said that the technology and expertise of China will be fully utilized. He said that the work is being carried out on the splendid Saaf Pani Project with speed, transparency and high standard. He said that cooperation of Sino Hydro Corporation will also be welcomed for the mega project of provision of potable water to the people.

Shahbaz Sharif said that provision of clean drinking water is a big challenge and government is working sincerely on it. He said that the project of provision of potable water to the people is of great importance for protecting them from diseases and providing healthy environment. He said that the experiences and expertise of Chinese company will be benefitted for the improvement of water sector. He said that Chinese company can also cooperate for the improvement of sewerage system and provision of clean drinking water.

Earlier a high level delegation of Sino Hydro Corporation led by Vice President Lyu Liushan met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and showed interest in investment in construction of water and waste water project infrastructure. He said that his company wants to work with Punjab government for the development of water sector.

Provincial Housing Minister Tanveer Aslam Malik, Chinese Consul General Yu Boren, Kh. Ahmed Hasaan, Chairman Planning & Development, concerned secretaries and other officials of Chinese company were also present on the occasion.