DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus — On Wednesday February 13, Tajik Energy and Industries Minister Sherali Gul met with Turkmen President Gurbanguly in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, according to Russia’s news agency RIA Novosti.
Tajik minister asked that Turkmenistan increase by an unspecified amount the volume of electricity it currently supplies to Tajikistan in connection with ongoing energy crisis and electricity shortages in Tajikistan, RIA Novosti said.
According to the Russian news agency, the Turkmen president reportedly agreed to provide maximal assistance within the bounds of the possible. The Turkmen head of state said that 500 tons of diesel fuel would be sent to Tajikistan in the near future.
In the course of the talks, the sides also exchanged views on state and prospects of further expansion of bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. A special attention was given to cooperation in the transportation sector, including organization of aerial communication between the two countries.
Tajik energy and industries minister heading the government delegation arrived in Turkmenistan to participate at the first session of the Tajik-Turkmen commission for trade and economic cooperation that was held in Ashgabat yesterday.
