Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- As part of the visit of the President of Tajikistan, a ceremony was held to launch the construction of the Yavan hydroelectric power station on the Zarafshan River.
Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Emomali Rahmon, by pressing a symbolic button, launched the construction.
This is the first major project of bilateral energy cooperation. A modern plant with a capacity of 140 megawatts will play an important role in ensuring energy security, sustainability of the water and agricultural sectors of our countries.
Engineering work will be carried out entirely on the basis of modern standards with the involvement of leading world companies.
Leading international institutions, including the Asian Development Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, showed interest in participating in financing the project.
The project will strengthen the scientific and industrial potential of the industry, provide "green" energy to thousands and thousands of households and new enterprises.
