Ambassador of Denmark Ole Thonke calls on Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore : Ambassador of Denmark in Pakistan, Ole Thonke met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here today.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation in different sectors were discussed. Wind power project, being set up in South Punjab with the cooperation of Danish company VESTAS, Faisalabad Waste Water Treatment Project and cooperation in health sector also came under discussion.

The meeting agreed to make speedy progress on the project of generation of electricity through wind in South Punjab.

Talking to Danish Ambassador, Shahbaz Sharif said that there are good relations between Pakistan and Denmark and stressed upon the need to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. He said that speedy work being carried out on energy projects is unprecedented in the history of the country.

He said that besides traditional sources, power generation plants through alternative sources are being set up. He said that work is being done on generation of electricity through hydel, solar, gas, coal and other sources and all out resources are being utilized for speedy completion of energy projects.

ShahbazSharif said that solar projects are being established in Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park Bahawalpur. He said that work is also continuing speedily on 3600 megawatt gas-based projects in the province. He said that Danish company VESTAS is working on the project of electricity generation through wind in Punjab and expressed the hope that this project will be completed within stipulated period.

He said that 6.7 cent tariff for wind power project will result in provision of cheap electricity to the consumers. He said that Denmark is working with Punjab government in health sector and Pakistan and Denmark have to take speedy steps for enhancing cooperation in trade, economic and social sectors. He said that a very conducive atmosphere has been created for investment in Punjab. He said that Danish investors should fully benefit from investment opportunities in Punjab.

Speaking on the occasion, Danish Ambassador said that there are vast opportunities in Pakistan especially Punjab. He said that all out efforts will be made to complete wind power project with the cooperation of Danish Company VESTAS in the stipulated period. He said that getting tariff of 6.7 cent for this project is good news.

Provincial Minister for Housing Syed Haroon Sultan Bukhari, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretary Housing, Energy, Primary & Secondary Health, CEO Punjab Investment Board, MD NTDC and MD WASA Faisalabad were also present on the occasion.