Baku, June (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 18 يونيو 2026ء) Attending the session were senior government officials, development partners, energy sector leaders, and technical experts who discussed how cross-border energy infrastructure can strengthen energy security, expand electricity access, support renewable energy integration, and promote sustainable economic development across all IsDB Group member countries.
Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Orkhan Zeynalov opened the event and highlighted the importance of regional energy connectivity in supporting economic growth and sustainable development.
Director General of Global Practice and Partnerships at IsDB Issa Faye emphasized that regional energy interconnections help countries optimize the use of their energy resources, improve electricity supply reliability, lower costs, support renewable energy integration, and foster stronger regional economic cooperation.
The speakers shared their experiences from major initiatives such as the CASA-1000 Project, the OMVG Interconnection Project, and the Rogun Hydropower Plant, reviewing lessons learned in project preparation, financing, governance, risk management, and the development of commercially viable regional electricity markets.
Furthermore, participants emphasized that interconnected power systems can improve energy security, reduce costs, expand access to reliable electricity, and facilitate greater use of renewable energy.
Discussions also highlighted the importance of stronger regional cooperation and initiatives such as Mission 300 in addressing rising energy demand and supporting long-term economic transformation.
The event concluded with a call for stronger collaboration among governments, development institutions, utilities, and regulators to accelerate regional energy corridors. Key priorities identified included enhanced market integration, stronger regulatory cooperation, innovative financing mechanisms, improved risk-management frameworks, and greater stakeholder coordination.
