ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): The Pakistan-European Union
Energy Dialogue took place in Brussels, which is part of both sides’
engagement plan.
In the exploratory meeting the two sides discussed the energy
situation of Pakistan and the potential for cooperation for viable
projects to help Pakistan meet its growing demand of energy
particularly through clean and renewable sources, said a press
release received here on Friday.
Pakistan’s delegation was led by Additional Secretary Ministry
of Water and Power Umar Rasoul whereas the team of the European
Union was led by Christopher Jones Deputy Director General in the
Directorate General for Energy.
The two sides discussed their respective Energy Policies.
Pakistan’s delegation briefed on the challenges faced by country in
the power sector and the progress made in the past few years to
improve energy situation in the country.
The European Union team shared its successes in increasing the
share of clean sources in the energy mix of countries of European
Union.
In this respect detailed discussions took place pertaining to
renewable energy development, designing renewable support mechanisms
and integrating renewable energy in the electricity grid.
The two sides agreed on set of conclusions for further
discussions in future.
Other members of Pakistani delegation included Chaudhry Faiz
Ahmed MD NTDC, Amjad Awan CEO Alternate Energy Development Board,
Ayesha Khalid Joint Secretary Economic Affairs Division, Shazia
Ghana from Prime Minister’s Office and Mohammad Farooq represented
the Ministry of Climate Change.