BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 6. The dialogue
between Kyrgyzstan and Russian Tatarstan is strengthening
industrial, educational, and technological cooperation, creating a
new platform for the development of the energy sector and the
national economy as a whole, Trend reports citing the country’s kyrgyz energy
ministry.
This was stated during a meeting between Minister of Energy of
the Kyrgyz Republic Taalaibek Ibraev and Rais (Head) of Tatarstan
Rustam Minnikhanov, held on the sidelines of the ENERGOPROM
International Electric Power Forum in Kazan.
The meeting marked an important step toward expanding
Kyrgyzstan’s cooperation in the energy and industrial sectors.
During the talks, the parties discussed joint projects in
energy, industry, and technical education. Particular attention was
paid to the exchange of experience among Kyrgyz specialists and the
introduction of modern technologies. This cooperation opens up new
opportunities for Kyrgyzstan, as the country is gradually
transforming from a consumer into an active producer.
Rustam Minnikhanov noted that a joint cooperation program
between the two sides had been developed during the St. Petersburg
International Economic Forum in 2025. He highlighted the
participation of Kyrgyz students in universities in Tatarstan, as
well as study visits by specialists to energy facilities.
Currently, 340 Kyrgyz students are enrolled in engineering and
technical programs, and this number is expected to increase.
Minister Taalaibek Ibraev emphasized that Kyrgyz specialists
have already gained experience working at modern energy and
industrial facilities in Tatarstan. This cooperation opens up new
opportunities for Kyrgyzstan in the fields of energy, mechanical
engineering, chemistry, and environmental projects. The minister
also underlined the importance of adopting best practices in
managing industrial parks and technological hubs.
This cooperation also aligns with the strategic agreement
between Kyrgyzstan and Russia on the development of energy
infrastructure, which lays the groundwork for long-term supplies of
electrical equipment and technological exchange.
