Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Central Asia has the potential to become a reliable partner for Europe in ensuring energy stability and transitioning to renewable energy sources, stated Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in an interview with Euronews, emphasizing the region’s key role in the global energy balance.

"Central Asia can be not only a dependable energy supplier but also an active participant in the global decarbonization process. We have significant potential for cooperation, particularly through the creation of a Green Strategic Corridor linking the Caspian and Black Seas with Europe. Implementing this project will lay the foundation for mutually beneficial energy collaboration," he noted.

The president highlighted Uzbekistan’s and the region’s rapid development of renewable energy. In the coming years, more than 50 solar and wind power projects with a total capacity of 24 GW are planned. By 2030, renewable energy sources are expected to account for 54% of Uzbekistan’s energy balance, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 16 million tons and allowing the country to fulfill its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule.

Furthermore, the modernization of energy systems will improve efficiency and significantly reduce Uzbekistan’s carbon footprint.