Pakistani officials: Chinese companies' investment in the construction of hydropower stations contributes greatly to Pakistan's clean energy development

"The Suji Jinari Hydropower Station, built with investment from Chinese enterprises, has made a significant contribution to Pakistan's clean energy development and is a milestone in China-Pakistan energy cooperation," said Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Projects, on the 15th. The commercial operation anniversary celebration of the Suji Jinari Hydropower Station, invested in and operated by China Energy Engineering Group, was held on the 15th in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. In his speech, Iqbal fully acknowledged the operational achievements of the Suji Jinari Hydropower Station over the past year. Iqbal stated that as a key project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, this hydropower station continuously supplies clean energy to Pakistan, alleviating the long-standing electricity shortage in the country, and plays a crucial role in optimizing Pakistan's energy structure, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources, and strengthening the national energy security defense line. The Pakistani government will always fully support the development of the hydropower station, continuously enhance safety measures, and promote deeper and higher-level practical cooperation with China