ISLAMABAD: The Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) Pipeline is not just a pipeline but a transformation agenda for the entire region, said Dr Musadik Malik, Minister Of State for Petroleum.
A high level delegation of Turkmenistan led by State Minister & Chairman of Turkmengas Maksat Babayev, held meeting with the Pakistani delegation led by Dr. Musadik Malik. Both sides discussed various aspects of the flagship TAPI gas pipeline project.
Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to TAPI project and highlighted the energy potential Turkmenistan holds. “TAPI is a transformation agenda for the region not just a pipeline,” said Dr Musadik Malik.
Meeting agreed to appoint a high level official from Pakistan to resolve open issues. Technical working group on TAPI will hold extensive meeting today.
Turkmen delegation thanked Pakistan Government’s support and cooperation for TAPI. The Turkmenistan’s delegation also included Deputy Minister Energy of Turkmenistan Annageldi Saparov, CEO & Chairman of the Board,TPCL Muhammetmyrat Amanov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov, Pakistan Branch Manager, TPCL Myrat Bayramov.
Pakistan’s delegation included additional secretary Abrar Ahmed Mirza, additional secretary Hassan Iqbal, Managing Director Inter state Gas Systems (ISGS) Nadeem Bajwa and other officials of Petroleum Division.
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