Asia-Pacific Regional Conference was held here for fostering global partnerships and sustainable growth in the engineering sector.

Sponsored by PowerChina and organized by the Pakistan Association of Consulting Engineers (PACE), the conference focused on advancing engineering contracting and consultancy across Asia-Pacific and South Asia, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday.

Bringing together expert representatives from more than 20 countries—including delegates from leading global institutions such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank—the conference served as a key platform for exchanging ideas and addressing critical challenges facing the engineering industry.

Discussions centered around the future of engineering, infrastructure development, sustainable practices, and technological innovation, with the goal of strengthening both domestic and international cooperation and promoting high-level technical exchange.

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, inaugurated the event and delivered the opening address.

In his speech, he commended the conference’s significance, calling it an essential forum for enhancing the professionalism of consulting engineers and promoting regional integration.

Minister Iqbal emphasized that the outcomes of the conference would inject new momentum into energy transition, infrastructure construction, and innovation-driven development, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and sustainable growth in the engineering sector.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China