ANKARA: The visiting delegation from the Punjab, led by Minister for Mines and Minerals Sher Ali Khan, continued its high-level contacts on the second day of its visit to Turkey.
The delegation had a detailed meeting with Turkish Minister for Forestry and Water Management Prof. Dr. Veysel Eroğlu. The Turkish Minister assured all possible support for increased Turkish investment in Pakistan’s energy sector.
He also offered Turkish expertise in water management, flood control and afforestation. The visiting Minister, Sher Ali Khan, thanked him for the efforts to encourage Turkish companies to take advantage of the vast investment opportunities in Pakistan. The two sides agreed on a number of specific measures to deepen bilateral collaboration in the fields of hydel power generation and forestry.
Later, the delegation participated in an interactive session with Turkish private sector representatives, organized by the Turkish Contractors Association (TCA). Leading Turkish construction and energy companies including STFA, Limak, Nurol, GAMA, Dorçe, Kalyon, Enka, Eser, Renassisance Infrastructure, Usluel, and Dolsar were represented.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Sher Ali Khan and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey Sohail Mahmood underlined the commitment of the leadership in both countries to forge a strong bilateral partnership and highlighted the conducive environment in Pakistan for deeper engagement by the Turkish companies.
