Turkmenistan ready to boost gas and electricity supplies to ECO countries

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan. October 1. Turkmenistan
is prepared to increase its supply of natural gas and electricity
to member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO),
Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov said at the annual meeting
of ECO foreign ministers, chaired by Iran's Foreign Minister,
Trend
reports.
“Cooperation in the energy sector is a key focus. In this
regard, Turkmenistan is ready to enhance the supply of natural gas
and electricity to ECO countries,” the minister emphasized.
Notably, Turkmenistan continues to actively support projects
that are all about lighting the way for sustainable energy in the
region. The country is gearing up to roll out the fifth session of
the ECO renewable energy group in 2024, marking a significant leap
forward in bolstering collaboration in the realms of ecology and
energy.
“We are counting on the support of ECO member states to promote
this initiative, which is crucial for enhancing our regional
cooperation in the long term,” Meredov stated.
To note, the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was founded
in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan, and Türkiye. The ECO is an
intergovernmental organization aiming to strengthen economic,
technical, and cultural cooperation among member countries.



In 1992, the organization underwent further expansion with the
accession of seven new members: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and
Uzbekistan.
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