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title: 'Pakistan, China Strengthen Hydropower Cooperation'
url: 'https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-china-energy-strengthen-hydropower-cooperation/'
author: 'Farkhund Yousafzai'
date: '2024-12-07T11:07:53+05:00'
categories:
  - 'Asia'
  - 'China'
  - 'Pakistan'
  - 'Trade and Investment'
  - 'World'
---

# Pakistan, China Strengthen Hydropower Cooperation

**Islamabad (TDI): **Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday discussed hydropower projects with China Energy International Group, which has delivered 21 mega projects worth over $12 billion in Pakistan.

The meeting focused on the Azad Pattan (700 MW) and Suki Kinari (870 MW) hydropower projects, with a combined investment of $3.5 billion, and their significance for Pakistan’s sustainable energy future.

The minister lauded China Energy’s commitment to the timely implementation of the Azad Pattan project, terming it a model of bilateral cooperation and sustainable infrastructure development.

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The company assured adherence to timelines set by the Government of Pakistan.

Wang Huihua, General Manager of China Energy, highlighted the group’s three-decade contribution to Pakistan’s engineering and infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy, highways, and water conservation.

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He also expressed interest in exploring new projects aligned with Pakistan’s priorities, including eco-environmental protection, smart cities, and CPEC-related initiatives.