MOSCOW, March 29. /TASS/. Russia and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to cooperate in the Chaldovar thermal power plant project in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Energy Ministry said.

A relevant memorandum of understanding was signed by Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov and Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev.

"The document is aimed at implementing looking-forward projects in the field of upgrade and construction of power generating facilities with participation of the Russian side in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic," the ministry added.