Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan discuss electricity supply from Central Asia to Europe through Azerbaijan

BAKU. May 2 (Interfax) - The energy and economy ministers of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held a meeting on Wednesday in Tashkent to discuss possible electricity supply from the Central Asian states to Europe through Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov said on social media.

He said that the sides discussed the implementation of the previously reached agreements in this area, exchanged views on joint green energy projects that were underway in the region, and coordination in development of the national power systems in the region.

As reported, the first meeting in this format took place on November 14, 2023 in Baku. The final communique included issues relating to power exchange with a focus on renewable sources, development and export of green hydrogen and ammonia, cooperation in the construction of necessary infrastructure, and other matters of mutual interest. According to the document, the three countries agreed to create a joint venture to export electricity and to conduct a feasibility study for the project. Other countries of the region will be able to join the project in the future.