(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 16. The construction of
Kambarata hydropower plant-1 (HPP-1) was the key topic of a recent
discussion in the framework of the meeting between the
representatives of the energy ministries of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan,
and Kyrgyzstan, trend reports, citing the Ministry of Energy of
Kazakhstan.
The ministers exchanged views on the implementation of the
roadmap signed in early January 2023. A draft document on the basic
principles of cooperation between the countries in the framework of
the project implementation was discussed.
The officials of the three Central Asian countries also
discussed the opportunities for electric energy exports to
Kyrgyzstan via the grid systems of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
In addition, a discussion on water and energy issues in the
region, as well as on the matter of rational use of water
resources, took place between the sides.
The representatives of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan
exchanged views on the measures for the protection of the Toktokul
reservoir during the summer irrigation period.
Kambarata HPP-1 is expected to become a cornerstone of Kyrgyz
energy security, in addition to providing energy and strengthening
the water security of the signatory countries of Central Asia.
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