Bishkek, April 15, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan will build the first modern, specialized training center and training range in Central Asia, the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic announced.
According to the ministry, close cooperation and negotiations between Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, and Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov will result the construction of Central Asia's first modern, specialized energy training center and training range in Karakol city.
The initiative was put forward by the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, paving the way for the implementation of this large-scale project.
The important agreement on this project was signed in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, by Ilshat Fardiev, CEO of the Grid Company, and Ilgiz Sydygaliev, CEO of the National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan (NEGK).
Prompt measures were taken to implement this project, and on April 13-14, specialists from Tatarstan visited NEGK branches, inspecting areas suitable for the construction of a training center, a training ground, and an electrical equipment assembly facility.
Training center is of particular importance because, in addition to theoretical knowledge, young specialists learn to work under voltage with modern equipment and personal protective equipment at the training ground, gaining real-world practical experience.
In addition, the construction of a joint assembly plant for KRUN, KTP, and electric vehicle charging stations is planned, bringing new technologies to Kyrgyzstan and expanding production capabilities.
If the project is implemented, Kyrgyzstan will become a key energy education hub in Central Asia, attracting young professionals from neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to improve their skills.
The ministry noted that as a result, the quality of personnel in the country will improve, and the energy sector will reach a safe and modern level. This project is not just a construction project; it is a strategic step that will make Kyrgyzstan a regional leader.