ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan on Tuesday explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the power sector, with a particular focus on the flagship CASA-1000 electricity transmission project.
Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari held a virtual meeting with Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, to discuss areas of mutual interest in the energy domain.
According to an official statement, both sides exchanged views on strengthening collaboration in power and energy-related initiatives.
Particular attention was accorded to the progress of the CASA-1000 project and the enhancement of cross-border electricity trade to bolster long-term energy security and promote regional economic integration.
The CASA-1000 (Central Asia-South Asia) project is designed to transmit 1,300 megawatts of surplus electricity from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan and Afghanistan, offering a critical energy bridge between Central and South Asia.
During the meeting, both ministers emphasised the need for regular dialogue and technical-level interaction to ensure smooth follow-up on agreed matters.
They reaffirmed their commitment to removing any bottlenecks hindering the project’s timely completion.
Pakistan-Tajikistan ties
The virtual meeting reflected the mutual commitment of Pakistan and Tajikistan to further deepen bilateral relations and work collectively for progress in the energy sector, the statement added.
Pakistan and Tajikistan established diplomatic ties in 1992 after Tajikistan gained independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Relations are generally cordial, with cooperation rooted in shared regional, security, and economic interests.
In September, 2025 Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon met in Beijing and agreed to strengthen cooperation in diverse fields, including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, regional security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
