07-24-2008, 08:44 PM
Japanese team shows interest in water, power sectors
ISLAMABAD: Japanese investors’ delegation Wednesday showed keen interest in making millions of dollars investment in water and power sectors in Pakistan. A 17-member delegation of Japanese investment companies under Pakistan-Japan Business Forum in a meeting with the federal minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf discussed the investment opportunities. It also assured technical and financial assistance in this regard to meet the future electricity demand and water requirements for irrigation. The ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Seiji Kojima discussed bilateral relations and investment opportunity in the power sector and assured full support of government of Japan in the fulfillment of development agenda, particularly in the power sector. The minister said Pakistan was facing great challenges especially in power sector and foreign investment in the coal and hydel power generation would help to meet the country’s future requirements. staff report
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp...008_pg5_16
ISLAMABAD: Japanese investors’ delegation Wednesday showed keen interest in making millions of dollars investment in water and power sectors in Pakistan. A 17-member delegation of Japanese investment companies under Pakistan-Japan Business Forum in a meeting with the federal minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf discussed the investment opportunities. It also assured technical and financial assistance in this regard to meet the future electricity demand and water requirements for irrigation. The ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Seiji Kojima discussed bilateral relations and investment opportunity in the power sector and assured full support of government of Japan in the fulfillment of development agenda, particularly in the power sector. The minister said Pakistan was facing great challenges especially in power sector and foreign investment in the coal and hydel power generation would help to meet the country’s future requirements. staff report
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp...008_pg5_16