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April 23, 2008. 2nd meeting of Task Force on regional electricity cooperation opens in Dushanbe

The second meeting of a Task Force on regional Electricity Cooperation in Central and South Asia opened in Dushanbe on April 23. A source at the Ministry of Energy and Industries (MoEI) said that the meeting had brought together representatives of Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to consider issues related to international practice of creation of cross-border electricity markets.  They are also discussing their interests and obligations on developing model agreements for cross-border electricity projects.  They are also considering issues related to regulation of hydropower regimes in order to use experience of other regions. In the meantime, special workshop on hydropower management in Central Asia was held in the Tajik capital yesterday.  The workshop assessed the present state of cooperation in Central Asia and discussed efficient methods of management of hydropower in the region.  The seminar participants also exchanged views on ways to strengthen regional cooperation.

Type:	Summit/Conferences
Organizers:	Government
Participants:	Government(s)
Theme:	Regional Partnership
Countries:	Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Locations:	Tajikistan
Open press:	Yes

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