Uzbekistan and the Taliban have agreed to develop a 15-year plan for the expansion and modernization of Afghanistan’s power sector, as well as to establish joint working groups.
According to Uzbek media reports, the agreement was reached during a visit to Uzbekistan by a delegation from Afghanistan’s state-owned power utility, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), which is currently administered by the Taliban. The delegation was led by Abdul Haq Hammar, the company’s chief executive.
The two sides discussed the modernization of electricity networks, the installation of smart electricity meters, power generation and transmission projects, and the training of technical personnel.
Uzbek officials stated that a reliable electricity supply is essential for the development of Afghanistan’s industrial and mining sectors. They emphasized that Uzbekistan’s cooperation would extend beyond electricity exports to include active participation in power generation and transmission projects.
DABS said that technical designs and cost estimates for priority projects will be prepared and shared once the relevant feasibility studies are completed. Experts from both countries are expected to work jointly on implementing new technologies, modernizing electricity infrastructure, and strengthening Afghanistan’s power grid.
Writer:Saeed Sameer
