Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan His Excellency Nong Rong today called on the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd). The matters relating to the Chinese cooperation for WAPDA in the construction of water and hydropower projects were discussed during the meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, WAPDA Chairman expressed gratitude for Chinese assistance in the completion of WAPDA Projects. He said that Chinese construction firms have been working on several WAPDA projects including super mega Diamer Basha Dam, Mohmand Dam, and Dasu Hydropower Project. Underlining the significance of these projects for sustained economic development, poverty alleviation, and social uplift in Pakistan, the Chairman expressed the hope that the Chinese construction firms would complete these projects on time and by the laid down standards. He said that WAPDA highly values the Chinese support for its projects, adding that the level of cooperation between WAPDA and the Chinese institutions will further enhance in the days to come.

The Chinese Ambassador appreciated the efforts made by WAPDA for the implementation of its projects to cope with water and electricity needs in Pakistan. He said that Pakistan and China have been the partners in progress for decades, and Chinese institutions will continue working with WAPDA in the water and hydropower sectors for the prosperity of the people.