TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 13. Uzbekistan
and Tajikistan discussed the development of power grids and the
expansion of electricity exchange volumes, Trend reports via the Uzbek
Ministry of Energy.
The issue was addressed during a meeting in Tashkent between
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, and
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler
Juma.
The sides focused on strengthening cooperation in the energy
sector, with particular attention given to technical aspects of the
project “Reconnection to the Unified Power System of Central Asia.”
The initiative is aimed at enhancing regional energy integration
and improving the reliability of electricity transmission across
Central Asia.
Following the talks, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment
to further strengthening relations of brotherhood and strategic
partnership.
Meanwhile, Tajikistan is currently receiving up to 2 million kWh
of electricity per day from Uzbekistan. These volumes may increase
as Uzbekistan’s power system expands its export capacity.
