Ministry of Electricity discusses with the ICRC, UNDP cooperation in improving the condition of power plants

The Minister of Electricity, Engineer Ghassan Al-Zamil, discussed with the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross delegation (ICRC) in Syria Stephan Sakalian, and the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sudipto Mukherjee cooperation regarding improving the situation of electric power plants in Syria and securing the necessary replacement parts for them.

The minister Al Zamil reviewed the reality of power generation plants under the siege and coercive sanctions imposed on Syria, stressing that there is an urgent need to rehabilitate and maintain many power plants. He pointed out that the Ministry of Electricity is continuing its strategy to rehabilitate al components of electricity system destroyed by terrorism, in cooperation and coordination with all international organizations that provide assistance, in addition to participatory solutions and support from friends of Syria.

The Minister of Electricity expressed his thanks and appreciation for the efforts made by these organizations in the electricity sector, stressing the need to increase the support provided and develop plans within its time frame to improve the reality of electricity generation.

In turn, the head of the International Committee of  Red Cross delegation expressed his appreciation for the coordination  provided by the Syrian government to the work of the Rd Cross, indicating that the cooperation of the Committee with the United Nations Development Program to achieve the greatest benefits for the electricity sector in Syria.

The UNDP Country Director also pointed out the program’s previously large support for power generation plants before 2015, but this support decreased after the siege of Syria and the application of sanctions on it, indicating full readiness within the available capabilities to improve the reality of power generation plants.

The meeting was attended by the Assistant Minister of Electricity for Energy Research and Quality, Engineer Adham Ballan, the Director General of the General Electricity Generating Corporation, Engineer Omar Brijawi, and the Assistant Director General of the General Electricity Generating Corporation, Engineer Najwan Khoury.

Souha Suleiman

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