Delegation led by Minister of Energy and Water resources of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Muhammad Ismail-Khan is visiting Uzbekistan. Members of the delegation met with the chairman of "Uzbekenergo" State Joint-Stock Company B.Teshabaev.

During the meeting they have discussed further broadening of cooperation between the two countries, particularly, the ties in the area of energy, UzA reported.

Now the definite works on reestablishing the economy, creating the jobs for the people, and developing the healthcare and education are underway in Afghanistan following the long civil war. In that Afghanistan depends on the support of the world community, including Uzbekistan.

Cooperation in the area of electrical power supply is important in mutual relations of the two countries. Uzbekistan is able to increase such deliveries to Afghanistan in the future.

In November 2006, the memorandum on construction of sites at project of electrical power transmission system along the direction of Surkhon-Hairaton was signed.

The head of the Afghan delegation has confirmed that his country was interested in cooperation with Uzbekistan in this area.