ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 3. Turkmenistan and Russia discussed prospects for deepening energy cooperation with a focus on the power sector, Trend reports via the Russia’s Ministry of Energy.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Turkmenistan’s Minister of Energy Annageldi Saparov and Russia’s Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, held as part of the Turkmen minister’s visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend the EnergyProm-2026, taking place from April 1 to 3.
During the talks, the sides focused on strengthening the Russian-Turkmen energy dialogue, with particular emphasis on cooperation in the electric power sector.
The Russian side presented the capabilities of leading energy companies and manufacturers of power generation equipment, including solutions in the field of renewable energy.
The discussions also covered prospects for implementing joint projects aimed at modernizing energy infrastructure, improving the reliability of power systems, and introducing advanced technologies.
The Turkmen side, in turn, confirmed its readiness to continue active dialogue with Russia’s Energy Ministry and work on practical steps to implement the agreements reached.
Earlier, in 2020, Russia and Turkmenistan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the electric power sector between their energy ministries, which formalized interaction in areas such as exchange of technical expertise, and development of joint approaches to improving reliability and efficiency of electricity infrastructure.
Bilateral energy ties have traditionally centered on the operation and modernization of energy infrastructure and related industrial capacities. In recent years, cooperation has increasingly focused on improving the resilience of power systems, upgrading generation and transmission infrastructure, and expanding technological collaboration, including the introduction of more advanced and efficient energy solutions within the sector.