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By Trend

Tajikistan is eyeing to become a regional electricity exporter after the launch of the second of the six turbines being built at the Rogun hydropower plant on Monday local time, Trend reports with reference to AntaraNews.

"The electricity generated from the first and second turbines is not only sufficient to cater to the needs of the people of Tajikistan but also for export," Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon remarked during the launch ceremony of the second unit of the Roghun hydropower plant.

The president noted that the Rogun hydropower plant will not only fulfill the nation’s requirements but also those of the neighboring nations.

To prove his intention to become a regional electricity exporter, Tajikistan invited foreign journalists and reputable international news agencies, including Indonesian News Agency ANTARA, to attend the launch ceremony of the Second Unit of the Roghun hydropower plant.

Prime Minister of Tajikistan Qohir Rasulzoda, Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali, Director of Roghun Hydropower Plant Khayrullo Safarzoda, and other officials also attended the launch of the second turbine.

"The second turbine being made operational at the celebration of Independence Day is a valuable gift for the people of Tajikistan," President Rahmon noted in his speech.

The president affirmed that the Rogun hydropower plant was built in line with the international safety standards by involving experts and utilizing the newest technology.

He stressed that development of the energy sector will play a key role in Tajikistan's sustainable economic growth, particularly to achieve the national goals while accelerating industrialization.