A high-level Afghan delegation led by Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat CEO Dr. Abdul Bari Omar arrived in Tajikistan to take part in a key meeting on the CASA 1000 energy project, joining regional and international partners to accelerate progress on the major cross-border power initiative.
A high-ranking delegation led by Dr. Abdul Bari Omar, CEO of Afghanistan’s Electricity Company (Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat), arrived in Tajikistan to participate in a key meeting on the CASA 1000 regional power transmission project. The discussions, held in Dushanbe, brought together representatives from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the World Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and other international institutions to review the project’s progress, address challenges, and outline plans to accelerate its implementation.
The CASA 1000 project, one of the largest energy transmission initiatives in the region, aims to transfer surplus electricity from Central Asia to South Asia via Afghanistan. Beyond enhancing economic cooperation, the project is seen as a vital step toward strengthening political ties and fostering sustainable development in the region. Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the project as soon as possible with support from the World Bank.
During the visit, Dr. Omar met with Tajikistan’s Energy Minister, Daler Juma, to discuss the CASA 1000 project as well as broader cooperation in energy transmission and economic development. Minister Juma welcomed the Afghan delegation, emphasizing Tajikistan’s satisfaction with collaborating with Afghanistan, a neighboring nation, in critical areas such as energy, stability, and security. Dr. Omar expressed gratitude for the invitation and highlighted Afghanistan’s shared cultural and economic ties with Tajikistan, noting Afgjqmistan’s efforts to foster strong relations with the international community, particularly neighboring Islamic countries.
The Afghan delegation also provided detailed insights into major energy opportunities and infrastructure developments underway in Afghanistan. Both sides concluded the meeting by reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation in the energy sector for regional stability and progress.
As part of the visit, participants are scheduled to tour the Sangtudeh converter station, a key component of the CASA 1000 project, further underscoring the collaborative efforts to advance this transformative initiative.
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