During his visit to Shanghai, the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MFTC Coal Gasification & Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd and Sino Sindh Resources (Pvt.) Limited, a subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, aimed at further comprehensive exploration and utilization of Thar Block1 Integrated Energy Project (the Project). The ceremony took place on September 15. On the same day, the president met with participants of the Project High-Quality Operation Elite Program, which is being held from September 10 to 19, according to a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Friday.

The program brings together 17 Pakistani employees from various departments within the Project for professional training and exchange in Shanghai. Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project High-Quality Operation Elite Program, photo provided to GP

During their stay, the trainees received systematic technical training and gained in-depth knowledge of advanced operations and maintenance management experience. In his address, the president encouraged them to cherish the learning opportunities, improve their professional skills and apply what they have learned to contribute to the high-quality development of the project and further deepen the traditional friendship between Pakistan and China.

Chairman of Shanghai Electric, Mr. Wu Lei briefed that since entering the Pakistani market in 1992, the company has been involved in the construction of key projects including Sahiwal Coal-fired Power Project and Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project. Throughout implementation, these projects have provided training opportunities for more than 10,800 local professionals, including more than 8,500 engineers and technical personnel.

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