Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have extended their electricity supply agreement for 2025, ensuring continued energy cooperation between the two nations. The agreement was finalized following a visit by an Uzbek delegation, led by Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, to Afghanistan. During the visit, Mirzamakhmudov met with the CEO of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Abdul Bari Omar, to discuss and solidify the terms.
The new power purchase agreement (PPA) between DABS and Uzbek energy company Uzenergosotish will ensure that Afghanistan receives a steady supply of electricity through 2025. DABS highlighted that this deal is a key part of strengthening energy cooperation between the two countries and guaranteeing stable power supplies for Afghanistan.
This agreement comes shortly after Afghanistan signed a similar deal with Turkmenistan to extend electricity imports into the next year. In December 2023, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan had already extended their electricity supply agreement until 2024, with Afghanistan requesting solutions for infrastructure issues in the energy sector and a greater volume of electricity supplies. In response, Minister Mirzamakhmudov assured that repairs to three energy facilities would facilitate resumed and enhanced electricity supply.
Earlier, DABS made strides in addressing long-standing energy debts, repaying $627mn for electricity imports from neighboring countries, including Uzbekistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
However, despite these agreements, there have been reported disruptions in electricity supplies, particularly from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, caused by technical and weather-related challenges. Uzbek officials have assured that the technical issues are being addressed to prevent further interruptions.
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