The presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan officially inaugurated a portion of the CASA-1000 project.

This phase includes the commissioning of the 500-kilovolt transmission line in Tajikistan, which plays a key role in transmitting electricity from Kyrgyzstan through Afghanistan to Pakistan.

According to Interfax News Agency, the CASA-1000 project is expected to be fully completed by 2027.

“Afghanistan can benefit from 300 megawatts of electricity through this project. This will lead to increased investment and strengthen the country’s geopolitical position. Once operational, the project will also boost Afghanistan's credibility for future investments,” stated Abdul Naseer Rishtia, an economic expert.

The Ministry of Energy and Water previously stated that 70% of the work on the project within Afghanistan has been completed.

The Ministry of Economy also emphasized the Islamic Emirate’s support for the project, highlighting its regional significance.

“The Islamic Emirate supports the CASA-1000 project in Afghanistan. Nationwide security is in place, and the project brings significant benefits to the country,” stated Abdul Latif Nazari, Deputy Minister of Economy.

Some experts consider electricity supply to be a fundamental need for Afghanistan’s economic and industrial development and have called for renewed World Bank support to complete the project domestically.

“We now expect the World Bank to fund the remaining 30% of this project so that it can be completed,” stated Najibullah Siddiqi, an economic expert.

The CASA-1000 project is designed to transfer 1,300 megawatts of electricity from Central Asia through Afghanistan to South Asia.

Under this plan, Afghanistan will annually receive approximately 300 megawatts of electricity and will also earn nearly 50 million dollars in transit fees.