Korea-Kyrgyzstan Discuss Cooperation on 'Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency'

Andukgeun, Minister of Industry, Meets with Kyrgyzstan Minister of Energy

Anduk Geun, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. (File photo)

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that Minister Andukgeun held a meeting on the 10th in Seoul with Talaybek Ibrayev, Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, to discuss cooperation plans in the energy sector such as renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as the signing of a Korea-Kyrgyzstan Energy Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Kyrgyzstan is recognized as a representative Central Asian country rich in water resources, supplying more than 80% of its electricity through hydropower, and is also evaluated to have considerable potential in other renewable energy sectors such as solar and wind power.

During the meeting, Minister Andukgeun stated, "The Korean government continues its policy efforts to promote the spread of renewable energy such as solar and wind power, and there are many companies with excellent technology and abundant experience in the solar and wind power generation sectors," and requested active support from the Kyrgyzstan government to enable Korean companies to enter Kyrgyzstan's renewable energy deployment projects in the future.

He also mentioned that both countries are promoting energy efficiency improvement policies to respond to the climate crisis and strengthen energy security, agreeing to cooperate to further activate personnel and technology exchanges between the two countries.

Additionally, Minister Andukgeun requested Kyrgyzstan's participation and active support for the '2024 World Climate Expo (WCE)' to be held from September 4 to 6 this year, following last year.

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