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President Vladimir Putin and President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akaev took part in a ceremony to launch a new hydro-turbine at the Bishkek Heating and Electricity Station

October 11, 2000, Bishkek

Construction of the new unit at the electricity station will ensure reliable energy supplies for residents of Kyrgyzstan’s Chui Valley. The project costs a total of $20 million, $5 million of which the Russian Government has provided in the form of a technical loan. The new turbo-generator was built by Russian company Technopromexport.

Speaking at the turbine’s inauguration ceremony, Mr Putin said that this infrastructure project is an example of effective international cooperation.

October 11, 2000, Bishkek