ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have agreed to accelerate work on Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.

The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Caretaker Minister for Power Muhammad Ali and Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Atadjan Movlamov in Islamabad on Thursday.

During the meeting, the two sides agreed to hold regular meetings of the working group to review progress on the TAPI gas pipeline project.

Speaking on the occasion, the Caretaker Minister said TAPI gas pipeline project is significant for fulfilling the growing energy needs of Pakistan.

He said the early completion of the project will also promote regional cooperation.