The capital of Uzbekistan hosted a trilateral meeting of the energy ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, along with a meeting of the heads of the three countries' water and energy agencies, according to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.

The talks saw the participation of Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov, Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibrayev, and Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, as well as Tajik Energy Minister Daler Juma, who joined the meeting, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

The meeting discussed the current state and prospects of trilateral cooperation in water and energy resources management, as well as ensuring sustainable and balanced operation of the region’s power system.

Particular focus was placed on coordinating operations of generating capacities, complying with the agreed water consumption parameters, as well as developing joint approaches.

The talks highlighted the need for mutual support and prompt interaction during seasonal pack loads, as well as transboundary water management to ensure energy security.

The sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining constructive dialogue and joint work in a spirit of good neighborliness, aimed at increasing the water and energy system robustness in Central Asia.

Following the meeting, the trilateral protocol involving the agreements reached during the talks was signed.