Uzbekistan Extends Electricity Exports to Afghanistan Through 2026
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy has announced that the country will extend its electricity exports to Afghanistan through 2026 under a memorandum of understanding with the Taliban administration. Uzbek officials described the move as part of broader energy cooperation with what they refer to as the Taliban administration.
According to reports from Uzbek media on Tuesday, November 17, the agreement follows a series of bilateral meetings and collaboration on energy projects. Despite the Taliban government’s lack of international recognition, some neighboring countries continue to engage with the group, while Afghanistan faces a severe electricity shortage and deteriorating infrastructure.
The Ministry of Energy also stated that several joint energy projects are currently underway but did not provide specific details on the nature of these initiatives or the Taliban administration’s role in their development.
Breshna Company, which came under Taliban control after the fall of the previous Afghan government, signed several financial agreements with the Uzbek Ministry of Energy in August this year. Under these agreements, Uzbekistan is expected to export between 800 and 1,000 megawatts of electricity to Afghanistan.
With millions of Afghans lacking reliable access to electricity, the Taliban administration has struggled to address the energy crisis, and heavy reliance on imported power has left Afghanistan vulnerable to external pressure.
