Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan have signed a memorandum on mutual electricity supplies that could significantly reduce the seasonal power deficit in Kyrgyzstan’s energy system. The document was formalized on December 4 in Islamabad by the energy ministries of both countries, the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported.
Under the agreement, Kyrgyzstan will export surplus hydropower to Pakistan during the summer months, when hydroelectric plants operate at maximum capacity. In winter, Pakistan will return equivalent volumes of electricity, helping to partially cover Kyrgyzstan’s traditional seasonal shortages. The mechanism will operate within the CASA-1000 project, which remained incomplete for many years but is now receiving renewed momentum.
In addition to power exchange, Kyrgyzstan expressed readiness to attract Pakistani engineers, energy specialists, and construction professionals to work on infrastructure and energy projects in the country. Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy notes that the sector faces a significant shortage of qualified personnel, while Pakistan has one of the most experienced engineering industries in South Asia, particularly in hydropower and infrastructure.
The two countries also confirmed plans to expand cooperation in renewable energy, including wind and solar projects, and to implement modern engineering solutions to improve the reliability of their energy systems. According to experts, the memorandum could become an important step toward long-term modernization of Kyrgyzstan’s energy sector and stronger regional cooperation.
For Pakistan, the agreement provides access to clean electricity during peak summer demand, while Kyrgyzstan gains a more stable and predictable winter energy balance.
The state visit of President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has concluded, and he returned to Bishkek on December 4.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
December 5, 2025