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Deputy Minister for Industries of Belarus visits CDA

SLAMABAD - The Belarusian Deputy Minister for Industries, Aleksei Kushnarenko, visited the Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarters in Islamabad, where he was warmly received by Member Administration, Talat Mehmood Gondal while Deputy Director General Islamabad Public Transport Wing of CDA was also present. The meeting focused on fostering mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Belarus, particularly in the areas of transport system in Islamabad. During the discussions, Belarusian Deputy Minister for Industries, Aleksei Kushnarenko offered to provide its full support regarding the electric buses in Islamabad, marking a step towards sustainable and eco-friendly public transport. Member Administration and Environment Talat Mehmood Gondal expressed his keen interest in the cooperation with Belarus regarding public transport system in Islamabad. He emphasized that it is aligned with CDA’s vision for a cleaner, more efficient transportation system. In this connection, CDA has already launched electric buses in the city covering different areas of Islamabad. The introduction of electric buses has not only reduced the country’s carbon footprint but also modernized Islamabad’s transport infrastructure. Besides, both sides explored the possibility of transferring advanced technology related to electric buses and charging stations in Pakistan.