Pakistan has participated in the International Forum for Energy Transition 2022 which was held in the Chinese capital, with wide participation from across the world.
According to a news release published here, Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng spoke on behalf of the Chinese government while Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan represented Pakistan at the forum.
The federal minister spoke briefly to the Forum about Pakistan’s vulnerabilities to climate change and the increased importance of efficient climate mitigation and adaptation.
He highlighted the government’s priority of transitioning into clean energy in order to save costs and protect the environment.
Khurram Dastgir Khan briefed the audience on the 10,000 MW solar initiative by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the initial bidding for which will be opened in a few months.
Han Zheng, vice premier of China, recognized the significance of quick action to transition to clean and green energy while highlighting China’s successes in advancing the transition to clean, low-carbon energy and combating climate change.
Clean energy remains to be a top focus for bilateral cooperation between China and Pakistan, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
