Tajik president: Developing unified strategy for energy market of ECO countries is necessary

Energy cooperation between the member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is of great importance, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, speaking at the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Report informs.

Rahmon emphasized that energy cooperation plays a decisive role in the economic development of the region:

"It is necessary to develop a unified energy market strategy for the ECO member countries, since the industrial sector must expand its capabilities for the use of renewable energy, which in turn should support economic growth. The construction of power plants and the increase in energy production are one of the main goals of this strategy."

Rahmon added that the creation of energy sources is one of the main priorities for economic growth both for Tajikistan and for the region as a whole: "Tajikistan is an important partner in the development of intercountry cooperation in the industrial sphere. We are confident that we will continue our efforts to create joint industrial enterprises in the future."