BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. Uzbekistan and
Kyrgyzstan have discussed ways to expand bilateral energy
cooperation, including electricity supplies and transit,
coordination of their power systems, and preparations for the
autumn-winter season.
According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy, the issues were
discussed during a meeting between Uzbek Energy Minister Sherzod
Khodjayev and Kyrgyz Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov on
Wednesday. The meeting focused on the current state of bilateral
cooperation and prospects for further collaboration in the energy
sector.
The sides emphasized the role of political dialogue, mutual
trust, and joint initiatives by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in advancing cooperation between
the two countries.
Particular attention was given to reciprocal electricity
supplies and transit, the stable operation of Central Asia’s
unified power system and coordination of measures to ensure
reliable energy supplies during the autumn-winter period.
In addition, the ministers exchanged views on joint projects
aimed at developing regional energy infrastructure, including the
proposed construction of the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant in
Kyrgyzstan.
The project is considered an important component of regional
energy cooperation, with its development involving coordination
among Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing interest in
expanding practical cooperation, advancing mutually beneficial
initiatives and strengthening the strategic partnership between
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
