Italy eager to invest in GB hydro projects

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GILGIT: Director Development Cooperation, Embassy of Italy, Dr Domenico Bruzzone on Saturday expressed interest of Italian cooperation in the hydro power projects in Gilgit-Baltistan.

‘Italy will provide US$28.375mn for agricultural development in GB,’ he said while heading a delegation in a meeting with Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Tahir Hussain in Gilgit

He also highlighted areas of potential technical collaborations and future interventions and expressed interest of Italian cooperation in the hydro projects in GB.

The chief secretary welcomed delegation and appreciated contribution of the Italian government and people for support in Gilgit-Baltistan in various sectors.