ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 3. Turkmenistan
and Russia discussed prospects for deepening energy cooperation
with a focus on the power sector,
Trend reports via the Russia’s Ministry of Energy.
The discussions took place during a meeting between
Turkmenistan’s Minister of Energy Annageldi Saparov and Russia’s
Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, held as part of the Turkmen
minister’s visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend the EnergyProm-2026,
taking place from April 1 to 3.
During the talks, the sides focused on strengthening the
Russian-Turkmen energy dialogue, with particular emphasis on
cooperation in the electric power sector.
The Russian side presented the capabilities of leading energy
companies and manufacturers of power generation equipment,
including solutions in the field of renewable energy.
The discussions also covered prospects for implementing joint
projects aimed at modernizing energy infrastructure, improving the
reliability of power systems, and introducing advanced
technologies.
The Turkmen side, in turn, confirmed its readiness to continue
active dialogue with Russia’s Energy Ministry and work on practical
steps to implement the agreements reached.
Earlier, in 2020, Russia and Turkmenistan signed a memorandum of
understanding on cooperation in the electric power sector between
their energy ministries, which formalized interaction in areas such
as exchange of technical expertise, and development of joint
approaches to improving reliability and efficiency of electricity
infrastructure.
Bilateral energy ties have traditionally centered on the
operation and modernization of energy infrastructure and related
industrial capacities. In recent years, cooperation has
increasingly focused on improving the resilience of power systems,
upgrading generation and transmission infrastructure, and expanding
technological collaboration, including the introduction of more
advanced and efficient energy solutions within the sector.
