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Azerbaijan Ready to Supply Petroleum Products to Kyrgyzstan

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of petroleum products, with Azerbaijan expressing readiness to provide fuel.
  • The two nations are currently developing cooperation mechanisms and a roadmap for the energy sector, including discussions on constructing small hydroelectric power plants.
  • While specific details on supply volumes, prices, and delivery dates were not disclosed, Kyrgyzstan previously indicated an interest in importing 20,000 to 30,000 tons of gasoline and diesel monthly from Azerbaijan.

Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have formalized their energy cooperation by signing a memorandum on the supply of petroleum products. Altynbek Rysbekov, Kyrgyzstan's Energy Minister, announced that Azerbaijan is prepared to supply fuel to the Central Asian nation. The two countries are actively working on establishing cooperation mechanisms and developing a comprehensive roadmap for their energy sector.

Beyond petroleum products, the discussions also encompass potential collaboration on the construction of small hydroelectric power plants, indicating a broader scope for energy partnership. While the minister did not provide specific figures regarding potential supply volumes, pricing, or the timeline for imports, these details are expected to be ironed out as the cooperation mechanisms are developed.

This agreement follows previous indications from Kyrgyzstan regarding its energy needs. The country had previously stated its expectation to import between 20,000 and 30,000 tons of gasoline and diesel fuel per month from Azerbaijan. Negotiations on this matter have been ongoing since June 2026, involving discussions with key entities such as Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR.

A roadmap is being developed in the energy sector. The construction of small hydroelectric power plants is also being discussed.

— Altynbek RysbekovKyrgyzstan's Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov outlined the ongoing energy sector discussions between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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