Bishkek, April 6, 2026 /Kabar/. At the Energoprom forum held in Kazan, Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev met with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, the ministry reported.
The meeting was an important step in expanding Kyrgyzstan's cooperation in the energy and industrial sectors.
During the talks, the parties discussed joint projects in energy, industry, and technical education. Particular attention was paid to exchanging the experience of Kyrgyz specialists and introducing modern technologies. "This cooperation opens up new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan: the country is gradually transforming from a consumer into an active producer," the report said.
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov noted that a joint cooperation program between the two countries was developed at the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He emphasized the participation of Kyrgyz students in Tatarstan universities and the excursions of specialists to energy facilities. Currently, 340 Kyrgyz students are studying in engineering and technical fields, and this number is planned to increase.
Minister Taalaibek Ibraev emphasized that Kyrgyz specialists have already gained experience working at modern energy and production facilities in Tatarstan. This cooperation opens up new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan in the fields of energy, mechanical engineering, chemistry, and environmental projects. Furthermore, the minister emphasized the importance of learning from the experience of managing industrial parks and technology hubs.
This cooperation also aligns harmoniously with the strategic agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Russia on energy infrastructure development, which lays the foundation for long-term supplies of electrical equipment and technological exchange.
As a result, the dialogue between Kyrgyzstan and Tatarstan strengthens industrial, educational, and technological cooperation, creating a new platform for the development of the energy sector and the country's economy as a whole.