BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12. Tajikistan and Japan discussed expanding cooperation in the energy and water sectors, with a focus on investment, technology transfers and the implementation of major infrastructure projects.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, following a meeting between Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Eri Arfiya in Dushanbe.
The sides reviewed the current state of bilateral cooperation in energy and water resources and exchanged views on prospects for expanding engagement in these sectors.
Particular attention was given to attracting Japanese investment and advanced technologies to Tajikistan, as well as applying Japan’s experience to support the further development and modernization of the country’s energy and water infrastructure.
The sides also discussed the implementation of major energy projects, including the construction of a new electrical substation in Dushanbe and the modernization of the Varzob-2 hydropower plant.
“The parties paid particular attention to expanding cooperation in investment, attracting modern technologies and using Japan’s advanced experience for the further development of Tajikistan’s energy and water sectors,” the ministry said.
The discussions come as Tajikistan seeks to strengthen its energy infrastructure and improve the reliability and efficiency of its power system. Cooperation with Japan could provide opportunities to bring additional financing, technical expertise and modern equipment into projects aimed at upgrading existing infrastructure and expanding electricity capacity.
The planned modernization of Varzob-2 is particularly relevant to efforts to improve the performance of existing hydropower assets, while the new substation in Dushanbe could strengthen the capital’s electricity infrastructure and support growing demand.
The two sides also emphasized the importance of continued coordination in implementing priority projects and identifying new areas for cooperation.
The meeting underscored the broader potential for Tajik-Japanese cooperation in infrastructure development, particularly as Tajikistan works to modernize its energy and water sectors through investment and advanced technological solutions.
