Ministers of Energy of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Discuss Cooperation in the Energy Sector
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Ministers of Energy of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Discuss Cooperation in the Energy Sector

The Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Khodjaev, met with the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Altynbek Rysbekov, on October 28 to discuss bilateral interaction in the energy sphere.

During the negotiations, issues such as electricity supply, preparation for the autumn-winter period, and the implementation of joint infrastructure projects were addressed. The parties noted that energy cooperation between the two states is steadily developing due to the political will of their leaders, mutual trust, and common initiatives.

Furthermore, this cooperation is aimed at strengthening energy security in Central Asia. Special attention was paid to issues of mutual supply and transit of electricity, as well as ensuring the stable operation of the region's unified power system. The ministers also discussed coordinating measures to guarantee reliable energy supply during the autumn-winter period.

The participants exchanged views on implementing joint projects important for the development of regional energy infrastructure. In particular, the topic of constructing the Kambarat-1 hydroelectric power plant was raised during the discussion. At the end of the meeting, both sides confirmed their interest in expanding practical cooperation, promoting mutually beneficial initiatives, and strengthening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

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Belarus is also providing practical support in selecting qualified personnel for the construction of the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure. According to Moroz, the production of transformer equipment is one of the promising areas for cooperation.

The Belarusian side is ready to study potential partnership between the V. I. Kozlov Minsk Electrical Engineering Plant, Uzatom, and the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom. The Minister also emphasized the possibilities of expanding industrial cooperation, including equipment supplies and the creation of joint production capacities.

Azim Akhmedkhadzhayev, Director of Uzatom, focused on the importance of working with partners who possess the necessary experience to execute the NPP project. He noted that further joint efforts must strengthen the partnership and lead to tangible results. After the meeting, the parties agreed to continue exchanging proposals on specific areas of cooperation and to define projects for further joint consideration.

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The negotiations took place on October 27 between Ilhom Norkulov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, and a French delegation led by Gérard Wolff, representative of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for Sustainable Cities and Transport.

Representatives of several French companies attended the meeting, including SUEZ, EDF, ALSTOM, VEOLIA, IVECO, MND, Dassault Systèmes, and WILMOTTE & ASSOCIÉS.

The Uzbek side presented data on ongoing reforms aimed at forming a new model of economic growth, as well as information on the country's labor resources and domestic market potential.

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Participants reviewed proposals for modernizing regional heating systems, improving water supply, and updating public transport. Furthermore, one of the discussion topics was the digitalization of the railway sector and logistics systems.

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