CASA 1,000 Energy Project to begin operations by 2020
- By Sunaa Ansari -
- Nov 22, 2018
RAWALPINDI: The Rogun Dam has commenced operations and Tajikistan is set to supply inexpensive electricity to Pakistan in order to congregate its potential energy needs, stated Tajikistan Ambassador Sherali S Jononov.
Jononov, during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) stated that Tajikistan was very much sentient of the energy requirements of Pakistan, also electricity would be supplied to Pakistan under the Central Asia-South Asia (Casa 1,000) energy project.
He also highlighted, the prospect of the schedule, that the Casa-1,000 power project is likely to be fully operational by 2020.
He added, “Pakistan is now at the verge of rising on the globe and its significance has augmented under the CPEC. Central Asian countries including Tajikistan now have the shortest access to sea via Gwadar Port.”
He suggested that Pakistan’s trade and business community shall join hands and come forward to obtain advantage of the emerging opportunities. In future, tariff rates would be streamlined for enhanced collaboration and bilateral trade activities.
RCCI President Malik Shahid Saleem, speaking on the occasion stated that Pakistan’s financial system was taking a bound and voiced hope that the Casa-1,000 energy project would help Islamabad meet its energy requirement.
He mentioned the fact that there is requirement for exchange of trade delegations by chambers from both the sides, and added that tourism can be a vital source for such collaboration. He called for initiating direct flights between Dushanbe and Islamabad.