Pakistan, Turkmenistan signs to execute TAPI gas pipeline project

Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have signed a joint implementation plan in Islamabad to execute the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.

The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and a delegation from Turkmenistan led by Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma'a.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of the TAPI project for the progress of the entire region.

He stated that the project will ensure a secure supply of natural gas to the region under mutually agreed terms and conditions.

Recognizing the significance of energy for developing countries, he urged for swift action in addressing this challenge.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed confidence that the TAPI project will usher in an era of regional cooperation and prosperity.

He urged the Pakistani team to accelerate the planning and execution of the project.