Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, participated in a panel discussion on October 16 during the 8th Russian Energy Week International Forum, held in Moscow. The session focused on energy collaboration between member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) under the theme "Towards Fair Energy Systems."
In his remarks, Minister Juma emphasized the importance of energy security in Central Asia and highlighted Tajikistan’s strategic role in the region.
“Tajikistan, with its significant hydropower resources, advocates for interregional cooperation based on equality, mutual respect, and fair access to energy resources,” he stated, according to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR)’s press service.
The forum emphasized that SCO and ASEAN countries are shaping a new economic and investment landscape and promoting a shared vision for a balanced, equitable, and sustainable global energy future.
Bilateral energy talks with Russia
On the same day, Minister Juma held a meeting in Moscow with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The two officials discussed strengthening bilateral energy cooperation, including the supply of petroleum products to Tajikistan.
The parties acknowledged Russia’s key role in supporting Tajikistan’s domestic fuel market and reviewed the implementation of joint energy projects, notably the operations of Sangtuda-1 Hydropower Plant. Both sides expressed satisfaction with progress made in resolving operational issues at this critical facility.
Talks with Russia’s T Plus Energy Company
Also in Moscow, Minister Juma met with Pavel Snikkars, CEO of Russia’s energy giant T Plus PJSC. The talks centered on expanding cooperation in the heat supply sector and exploring the potential for joint projects.
According to Tajikistan’s Energy Ministry, T Plus is one of Russia’s largest energy companies, specializing in electricity and heat generation, transmission, and distribution. The company currently accounts for about 6% of Russia’s total electricity and 8% of its heat energy output.
