The key facts

  • Uzbekistan's Minister of Energy Sherzod Khodjaev and Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov discussed energy cooperation and the Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant project.
  • Special attention was given to mutual supplies and transit of electricity, the operation of the region's unified power system, and an accident-free autumn-winter period.
  • Earlier, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov stated that construction of the Kambarata-1 HPP could begin in 2027 or 2028.

Meeting of energy ministers

Uzbekistan's Minister of Energy Sherzod Khodjaev and Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov held a meeting at which they discussed the current state of energy cooperation between the two countries and prospects for its development. This was reported by Kun.uz citing a statement from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy.

What was discussed: supplies, transit and the winter season

During the talks, particular attention was paid to mutual electricity supplies and transit, ensuring the stable operation of the unified power system of Central Asia, and coordinating joint measures for the autumn-winter season to pass without accidents. The parties also exchanged views on joint projects important for the development of regional energy infrastructure, including the implementation of the Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant project. Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to expand practical cooperation, advance mutually beneficial initiatives and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two states.

Context: timeline for the start of construction

The Kambarata-1 HPP project was discussed against the backdrop of previously announced timelines: as reported by Kun.uz, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov stated that construction of the HPP-1 could begin in 2027 or 2028. Thus, the ministers' meeting concerned discussion of the project's implementation, while the specific timeline for the start of construction remains at the level of the Kyrgyz president's earlier assessment, and no new dates were given in the statement following the meeting.