BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 23. Kyrgyzstan and
India discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in renewable
energy, hydropower, and the coal sector, Trend reports via the Ministry of Energy of
Kyrgyzstan.
The issue was reviewed during a meeting between Minister of
Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic Taalaibek Ibraev and India’s Minister
of Power Manohar Lal on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity
Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
During the meeting, the Kyrgyz side conveyed a keen interest in
analyzing India's sophisticated methodologies for executing
extensive energy initiatives and integrating contemporary
technologies within the energy domain.
Special attention was given to the implementation of the
CASA-1000 regional power transmission project. The parties noted
the contribution of Indian companies to the initiative and
emphasized the importance of its timely completion.
The sides also highlighted the potential to expand cooperation
with leading Indian energy companies, including NTPC Limited and
NHPC Limited, particularly in the context of implementing
investment projects in Kyrgyzstan.
In addition, the Kyrgyz side invited the Indian delegation to
take part in the meeting of energy ministers of the member states
of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), scheduled to be
held in Kyrgyzstan in June 2026.
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