Chinese Ambassador makes historic visit to KNPPs; Thanks PAEC Chairman for ensuring foolproof security for Chinese workforce
Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, visited the operational Karachi Nuclear Power Plants K-2 and K-3 on Saturday. He is the first Chinese Ambassador who has visited an operational NPP in Pakistan.
Earlier in November 2013, Mr. Sun Wei Dong, the then Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan had graced the groundbreaking ceremony of chinese designed NPPs in Karachi.
While giving brief to the Ambassador it was highlighted that K2&K3 Nuclear Power Projects commenced their production in May 2021 and April 2022, respectively with the combined capacity of generating 2200 MW clean and cost effective energy to national grid, according to a press release.
The Ambassador appreciated the joint work done by Chinese Power Company and PAEC experts on completion of these Projects. He also thanked Chairman PAEC for ensuring foolproof safety and security in coordination with law enforcement agencies for Chinese workforce employed at KNPGS.
The Chinese Ambassador also stressed the need of promoting Pak-China strategic and bilateral cooperation in vide range of activities, involving various segments of the society.
He stressed that Chinese power companies may not be restricted only to CPEC Projects but also to contribute to non-CPEC and power sector for strengthening economic foundations already laid between the two countries.
While talking about the forthcoming C5 NPP, he appreciated the ongoing negotiations between both the countries and assured complete support for execution of the project which will ultimately enhance Nuclear Power potential of Pakistan.
Ambassador further emphasized upon furthering Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives for local population around Khi NPPs and assured chinese support for such activities as well.
