Water
US urges Tajikistan to consider the opinion of neighboring countries in the construction of Rogun
17.02.2010. Category:Tajikistan
"We realize the importance of energy security for Tajikistan and support the efforts of Tajik government to ensure the access of its citizens, enterprises and agencies to adequate and reliable energy source. We urge Tajikistan to consider the opinion of neighboring countries in the implementation of such hydropower projects as Rogun" Robert O. Black, the Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, shared in the interview to Tajik Asia-plus newspaper after the round of Tajik-American political consultations.More ...
Tajikistan may stop water flow as Uzbekistan pulls plug on powe
01.12.2009. Category:Tajikistan | Uzbekistan
For more than a decade Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have had a rocky relationship. But now, following an announcement by Tashkent that it is withdrawing from the Central Asian electricity grid, bilateral ties may take a dangerous nosedive.More ...
Central Asian experts discuss regional water issues in Almaty
27.08.2009. Category:Central Asia
On August 27 Almaty is hosting the session of working group for the development of regional agreement under "Facilitation of partnership for dam security in Central Asia" project, funded by European economic commission of UN (EEC), Asia-plus reports.More ...
Uzbek and Turkmen Unite on Energy, Water
12.03.2009. Category:Uzbekistan | Turkmenistan
NBCentral Asia observers are concerned at a proposal by Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to demand a rigorous study of the impact of planned hydroelectric schemes in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. More ...
Kyrgyzstan to face the power cuts as Kazakhstan quits the electricity grid
27.02.2009. Category:Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan said it is forced to limit electricity use in its northern regions, including the capital city of Bishkek, during peak hours, from 18.00 to 22.00, 24.kg news agency reports.More ...
President Karimov issues warning on water
16.02.2009. Category:Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s access to water is under threat and needs to be protected, President Islam Karimov told his cabinet on February 13.More ...
Central Asia's great water game
11.02.2009. Category:Central Asia
Apples are a valuable source of income for Khadija and her family in summer, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
With a severe shortage of energy supplies affecting all aspects of life this winter, she has decided the family orchard is best suited to provide firewood for the cooking stove that now serves as a main heating source.More ...
With a severe shortage of energy supplies affecting all aspects of life this winter, she has decided the family orchard is best suited to provide firewood for the cooking stove that now serves as a main heating source.More ...