Why is this important
The projects will enhance energy cooperation with Afghanistan, secure the export of Uzbek electricity, and foster conditions for the growth of bilateral trade.
What happened
- Surkhon—Puli-Khumri power line, voltage 500 kV;
- Expansion of Dashti-Alvan and Argandy substations;
- extension of the 220 kV power line to the Sheikh Mesri substation with modernization;
- The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, and the Deputy Head of “Uzenergosotish”, Shohrukh Karabayev.
Context
In July, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar discussed boosting trade turnover to $2 billion and the transit of products.
Earlier, it was reported that Uzbekistan plans to invest another $243 million in Afghan energy for the export of 1 GW of capacity. In the future — participation in the construction of the Trans-Afghan railway and industrial facilities.
