Majilis ratifies agreement with China
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The plenary session of the Majilis has approved a draft law "On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the management and operation of the joint combined waterworks "Dostyk" on the Khorgos River.
"The main purpose of the agreement is to regulate the issues of joint management and operation of the combined waterworks "Dostyk" and equitable sharing of water resources of the Khorgos River," said the Minister of Agriculture Asylzhan Mamytbekov presenting the bill.
According to his words, in accordance with the Agreement Dostyk waterworks is owned jointly by the two states holding equal shares. The main purpose of the facility is guaranteed withdrawal and equal division of water resources of the Khorgos river in 50/50 ratio.
The Minister said that the competent authorities of both countries have developed and approved rules of management and operation of the combined waterworks.