Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 14. Tajikistan and
Uzbekistan have held high-level talks on strengthening bilateral
cooperation in the energy sector, with a special focus on the
reconnection with the Central Asia Unified Energy System , Trend reports via
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources.
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma,
held a virtual meeting with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy,
Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, during which the parties discussed key
aspects of regional energy integration.
The officials drove home the point that the energy reconnection
project is a golden opportunity to shore up energy security, smooth
out electricity distribution, and foster regional cooperation
across Central Asia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to
advancing the initiative and coordinating efforts for its
successful implementation.
In addition to energy collaboration, the ministers also
exchanged views on the work of the Intergovernmental Commission
between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on trade and economic
cooperation. They reviewed preparations for the upcoming session of
the commission, which is set to take place in the coming days.
The Central Asia Unified Energy System was established in the
1960s–1970s as a single power grid that connected the electricity
networks of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and
five southern regions of Kazakhstan. This integrated system enabled
efficient electricity distribution across the region, helping to
balance seasonal supply and demand.
Tajikistan’s power grid has been flying solo from the regional
network since 2009. In 2024, the Minister of Energy and Water
Resources announced that Tajikistan had reconnected to the Central
Asian power system.
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