French Ambassador to Pakistan Mrs Martine Dorance Monday called on WAPDA Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (Retd) at the WAPDA House and took up with him matters relating to mutual co-operation for development of water and hydropower projects of WAPDA. Speaking on the occasion, WAPDA Chairman appreciated the French Development Agency - AFD - for financial support to implement various projects of WAPDA.

Underlining the significance of foreign investment for development of water and hydropower resources, he said that the projects in both sectors offer excellent investment opportunities. He expressed the hope that the cooperation between the AFD and WAPDA will further strengthen the upcoming WAPDA projects.

French Ambassador Mrs Martine Dorance said that France has long standing relationship with WAPDA. In addition to ongoing WAPDA projects, the possibility of financial support by the AFD for construction of Mohmand Dam and Harpo Hydropower Project were also discussed in detail during the meeting. It is pertinent to mention that France is providing financial support for the refurbishment, rehabilitation and capacity enhancement of various hydropower projects in Pakistan including Mangla Refurbishment Project, Warsak Hydroelectric Power Station 2nd Rehabilitation Project, Rehabilitation of Dargai Hydroelectric Power Station, Capacity Enhancement of Chitral Hydel Power Station, Hydropower Training Institute, Mangla, and feasibility studies and detailed engineering design of Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project and Harpo Hydropower Project.

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