ISLAMABAD: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the delivery of 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Gwadar has been signed by Pakistan and Iran.
According to a press release issued here on Monday, Energy Minister Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan traveled to Iran from March 10 to March 13 at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Khurram Dastgir met with Ali Akber Mehrabian, the Iranian minister of energy. Both ministers emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral ties between the two nations and expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. They expressed enthusiasm for starting fresh joint ventures in the energy industry. The minister’s trip was intended to complete a deal on Gwadar’s power supply that had been started during his earlier visit in June 2022. In a record time of nine months, the electricity transmission line has been laid from Iran to Gwadar.
For the finalization of the agreement, three sessions were held by technical teams in which extensive discussions were held. The project would be inaugurated at the earliest and it would ensure uninterrupted supply to Gwadar which would lay a foundation for a prosperous Gwadar.
During his visit, Khurram Dastgir also attended a ceremony organized by Embassy of Pakistan, Tehran to commemorate Pakistan National Day. He addressed the Iranian civil and military dignitaries and diplomats on the occasion. In his remarks, the minister said that Pakistan and Iran were brethren mulsim countries and shared common faith, cultural affinity and history. He expressed the hope that in future these bilateral relations would witness upward trajectory.
Khurram Dastagir extended condolences over the loss of human lives in earthquake at Turkiye, Syria and Khoye, Iran. The Minister extended felicitations to the leadership of Iran and Saudi Arabia on revival of their diplomatic ties.
Iranian Minister for Energy Mr. Ali Akber Mehrabian was Chief guest on the occasion. He said that there was a lot of potential for improvement of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran.
