In order to advance energy cooperation with Pakistan, the United States has unveiled new initiatives, one of which is a $500,000 project to rebuild electrical infrastructure in Sindh's flood-affected districts.
Other initiatives include funding for Lahore University of Management Sciences' (LUMS) research and development on electric vehicles and assistance for the second cohort of the US-Pakistan Women's Council's Future of Women in Energy Scholars Programme, which was established with Texas A&M University to support women's leadership in renewable energy.
Following a discussion on energy security between the US and Pakistan, which was presided over by Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir and US Department of State Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt, the news was made in a joint statement. Wednesday marked the end of the discussion.
The US and Pakistan reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the switch to renewable energy sources and fostering a more secure, stable, and prosperous energy future.
Officials and experts discussed energy-related challenges and potential areas of collaboration during the discussion, including Pakistan's transition to renewable energy, electric cars, and raising the representation of women in the energy industry.
Through the US-Pakistan Green Alliance framework, which would assist the two countries in working together to address climate, environmental, and economic needs, particularly through partnerships in renewable, sustainable, and clean energy, both governments decided to continue strengthening their bilateral relations.
According to the statement, "the US has invested in Pakistan's power generation for more than 50 years, including in clean energy via hydropower, which continues to help millions of Pakistanis today.
The two countries agreed to cooperate in the upcoming year to assist Pakistan achieve its objective of 60% renewable energy by 2030 as part of the talks.
In 2024, the US will hold the second US-Pakistan energy security discussion.
At a separate discussion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Geoffery Pyatt reaffirmed their dedication to fostering economic development, energy security, collaboration on long-term flood recovery efforts, and bolstering their overall relationship.
While praising the existence of the Pakistan-US energy security conversation, the prime minister advocated further investment in Pakistan's energy infrastructure, which would aid the country's transition to sustainable energy.
On sectors like trade and investment, health, security, and climate change, he welcomed the conversation and collaboration.
The prime minister was informed at the meeting by US State Department Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science Monica Medina, who was also in Pakistan on an official visit, that she was heading a delegation to the Pak-US Climate and Environment Working Group meetings.
She commended Pakistan for its effort and commitment in dealing with the fallout from the disastrous floods last year. (With assistance from the APP)
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