Energy Cooperation Strengthens in the Turkic World
Energy Cooperation Strengthens in the Turkic World
A trilateral meeting on energy and water management was held between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. As a result of the talks, a series of protocols were signed regarding water release from the Toktogul Dam, electricity supply, and energy transit.
Cooperation among the countries of the Turkic world continues to grow. On September 7, 2025, the energy and water management authorities of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan held a trilateral meeting in the Kyrgyz city of Cholpon-Ata. Following the discussions, a set of protocols was signed to regulate the region’s water-energy balance.
According to a statement from the Kazakh Ministry of Energy, the agreements define the responsibilities of the parties regarding water release from the Toktogul Dam. Under the protocols, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will supply electricity to Kyrgyzstan, and conditions were established for the transit of electricity sent from Russia to Kyrgyzstan via Kazakhstan. The statement noted that these steps will help maintain water levels at the dam and support the irrigation needs of southern Kazakhstan during the farming season.
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenjenov emphasized that the protocols contain “specific figures, timelines, and prices,” and stressed that strict implementation of the program is critical for ensuring stability in electricity supply and water resource management.
Electricity Supply from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan
Bilateral talks were also held during the meeting. As part of these discussions, a protocol was signed under which Uzbekistan will supply approximately 900 million kWh of electricity to Kazakhstan between March and December 2026. The agreement aims to prevent potential electricity shortages during maintenance work at power plants in southern Kazakhstan.