BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 10. Cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan in the energy sector traditionally develops in a friendly manner, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, Sergey Mochalnikov told Trend.
According to him, currently the two countries are interacting both at the interdepartmental level and through the Intergovernmental Commission, as well as within the framework of the Electric Power Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Commenting on the current Russian-Tajik partnership, Mochalnikov mentioned cooperation in the electric power sector - in particular related to introduction of digital and innovative technologies, implementing integrated projects for the modernization and construction of power lines, substations, and other power grid facilities in Tajikistan.
He underlined the significance of the second largest (670 MW) in Tajikistan, Sangtuda HPP - 1, whose controlling shareholders are Russia (75 percent of shares) and Tajikistan (25 percent) providing about 11 percent of the total electricity generation in Tajikistan.
In addition, in his opinion, today it is important to ensure trouble-free operation of the energy system of the Central Asian countries.
Russia is ready to become a full member of the Coordinating Electric Power Council of the countries of Central Asia, he said.
"Also, Russia and Tajikistan have successful experience of cooperation in the supply of petroleum products. We are ready to further enhance cooperation with our Tajik partners," Mochalnikov added.