DUSHANBE, 04.04.2025 (NIAT Khovar) – Every country in Central Asia has huge potential for sustainable energy, from wind to solar, from hydro to geothermal. This was stated today by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her speech at the International Conference entitled “Central Asia Facing Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Shared Prosperity.”

She continued that this is why the European Union is investing in clean energy across the region.

“Including, we recall the Rogun dam in Tajikistan and the Kambarota dam in Kyrgyzstan. They will generate enough energy not only for their two countries, but also to export across Central Asia,” noted the EU President.

Ursula von der Leyen said that they will power up new strategic industries, for instance to process raw materials.

“They will help electric fire our transport corridors, we have been discussing this today, and produce clean hydrogen that could be sold abroad,” added she.

The EU President stressed that this is truly a mutual benefit.

“It is good for our energy independence, it is good for our trade and of course, it is good for our common planet, for climate and for the protection of our nature,” concluded Ursula von der Leyen.