As part of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a meeting took place between the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, and his Indian counterpart, Manohar Lal.
According to the press service, the meeting emphasized that Kyrgyz-Indian relations are traditionally characterized by a spirit of friendship, and the need to deepen cooperation in the energy sector was discussed, which is an important direction for both countries.
The ministers exchanged views on the current state of the energy sectors of both countries and discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, hydropower, coal industry, modernization of energy infrastructure, and workforce training. Kyrgyzstan expressed interest in India's experience in implementing large energy projects and introducing modern technologies.
Particular attention was also paid to the CASA-1000 project, where the contribution of Indian companies and the importance of its timely completion were noted.
The parties also pointed out opportunities for further interaction with leading Indian energy companies, such as NTPC Limited and NHPC Limited, in the context of implementing investment projects in Kyrgyzstan.
The meeting took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere, confirming mutual interest in further developing the partnership. The Kyrgyz side also invited the Indian side to participate in the meeting of energy ministers of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which will be held in June 2026 in Kyrgyzstan.
