Istanbul: Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Taalaibek Ibraev, and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Trkiye, Alparslan Bayraktar, held a bilateral meeting in Istanbul to discuss expanding cooperation and implementing major energy projects.
According to Trend News Agency, the meeting covered key areas of partnership, including Kyrgyzstan’s participation in the “Central Asia-Azerbaijan Green Energy Corridor” initiative. This initiative is being implemented by the member states of the Organization of Turkic States. The discussions also included plans to establish a regional center for technologies and green initiatives in Kyrgyzstan.
The ministers also focused on advancing the Suusamyr-Kokomeren HPP and Kazarman HPP cascades projects. These projects have a combined capacity of 1,305 MW and a potential annual output of 3.317 billion kWh. Ibraev emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s potential in renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric power, solar, wind, and biomass resources. He suggested that Trkiye consider collaboration opportunities in the coal industry, highlighting the quality of Kyrgyz coal.
Bayraktar expressed interest in exploring this direction, noting his previous unawareness of the high quality of Kyrgyz coal reserves. He stated that Trkiye is ready to explore cooperation prospects, provided there is competitive logistics and economic efficiency.
Earlier discussions between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat also focused on energy cooperation, transport connectivity, and strengthening bilateral ties. These talks took place on the sidelines of events marking the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.