BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 31. President of the
Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, during his working visit to
Tajikistan’s Khujand today, March 31, together with the President
of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, participated in the
ceremony marking the launch of the 500 kV “Datka-Sugd” line under
the CASA-1000 project via videoconference, Trend reports.
“Before the ceremony, the energy ministers of Kyrgyzstan and
Tajikistan reported on the readiness for the launch of the 500 kV
‘Datka-Sugd’ line. Then, the leaders jointly initiated the start of
the 500 kV ‘Datka-Sugd’ line using a demonstration lever,” the
press service of the president of Kyrgyzstan stated.
In the course of the ceremony, the leaders underscored that this
project is of particular significance as it unites the energy
systems of the two countries, strengthens energy security, and
makes a substantial contribution to the sustainable development of
Central Asia.
In 2025, construction work within the framework of the CASA-1000
Project in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be completed. Green
electricity will be exported during the summer months from
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The CASA-1000 project opens a new chapter in the history of
cooperation between the countries of Central and South Asia,
contributing to the strengthening of good-neighborly relations,
improving the welfare of the population, and ensuring sustainable
economic growth in the region.
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