Afghanistan’s power needs are met by Central Asia

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan have agreed to supply electricity to Afghanistan, which is currently under Taliban rule, throughout 2025. This announcement was made by Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, Afghanistan’s state energy company, on December 18.

During a meeting in Uzbekistan, Abdul Bari Umar, General Director of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, and Jahongir Obidzhanov, Chairman of the Board of Uzenergosotish, signed an agreement to extend energy supplies until the end of 2025. Specific details regarding the volume, pricing, and conditions of the agreement have not been disclosed.

Earlier, similar agreements were signed between the Taliban government and Turkmenistan on December 7, and Tajikistan at the end of November.

Afghanistan currently requires 1,500 MW of electricity per day to meet its national demand. According to the Taliban Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, approximately 720 MW will be imported from neighboring countries, with the remaining electricity generated domestically.

In November, during a visit to Kabul, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu expressed Moscow’s readiness to establish a constructive political dialogue with Afghanistan, suggesting that Russia might be willing to contribute to economic and infrastructure projects.

Notably, Afghanistan’s National Electricity Company, under Taliban control, had previously reported a reduction in electricity supplies from Uzbekistan.