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Russia Forgives $297 Million Tajikistan Debt in Energy Agreement

Russia will write off $297 million of Tajikistan’s debt under a revised agreement related to the Sangtuda-1 hydropower plant. The debt, accumulated by the end of 2024, will be cleared gradually through 2034.

The move is designed to stabilize the finances of Barqi Tojik, Tajikistan’s state energy company. The joint venture’s authorized capital has been set at $847 million.

Under the new terms, electricity tariffs will drop significantly—from the current 3.168 cents per kilowatt-hour to 1.5 cents starting in 2025, increasing slightly to 2.2 cents by 2032.

The investment return period has been extended from 20 to 35 years, pushing the final repayment date to 2048. The deal allows Tajikistan to cancel the full debt over 2025–2034, with an estimated total benefit of $588 million by 2049.

This restructuring reflects the long-term energy cooperation between Moscow and Dushanbe.

 

Source
Kazinform

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