Water security issue becoming increasingly relevant for region - Tokayev
Addressing the VII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev raised the issue of water security, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the Akorda press service.
Tokayev noted that over the past five years, Central Asian countries have updated their water policies.
He emphasized the importance of harmonizing water strategies, given the transboundary nature of water issues, and suggested scaling up the most successful water conservation practices.
The Kazakh President proposed considering the adoption of a Central Asian Framework Convention on Water Use in line with international standards.
Such a document, according to him, would enable to establish uniform principles for work in this area and avoid disagreements.
He added that the upcoming meeting of the heads of state - founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea - scheduled for the next year in Astana in April, alongside the Regional Environment Summit, would serve as a suitable platform for discussing these proposals.
“We look forward to your active participation,” said the Head of State.