UAE clean energy developer Masdar plans to commission a 300-megawatt solar plant and 75 MW of energy storage in Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region next year under a $250 million project. The announcement followed a regional development meeting chaired by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which also detailed complementary Chinese manufacturing and waste-to-energy initiatives.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding on September 30, 2026, to study the feasibility of the Central Asia-South Asia (CASA) railway corridor to Pakistani ports. The planned route crosses Afghanistan to reach Karachi and Gwadar, with Kazakhstan projecting up to 10 million tons of annual cargo capacity. The agreement establishes a joint working group, though no binding construction timetable, total project cost, or confirmed UAE financing figure has been determined.
The UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the Central Asia–South Asia railway project. Signed in Astana during an official visit led by UAE Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the agreement initiates technical and economic feasibility assessments. The three countries also plan to discuss establishing a joint working group to coordinate technical, financial, and implementation mechanisms for the cross-border route.
The UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a feasibility study for the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (CASA) railway corridor. The route aims to connect Central Asia to Pakistani seaports on the Indian Ocean and complement the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway currently under construction. A joint working group may be formed to assess infrastructure needs, economic viability, and financing options.
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