ALMATY, Jun 3 (NNN-KTA) – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, signed a protocol on the joint use of Tajikistan’s Bahri Tojik reservoir, during the peak irrigation period from Jun to Aug, this year, Kazinform news agency reported, yesterday.
The document was signed on the sidelines of the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, by the water resources ministers of the three countries.
Under the protocol, Kazakhstan is expected to receive 491 million cubic metres of water during the peak vegetation season.
The protocol sets out a coordinated water usage schedule, aimed at ensuring the efficient and balanced distribution of water resources among the three countries.
“Kazakhstan remains committed to implementing joint water management projects, and promoting the principles of international water law. Only through cooperation can we effectively address climate challenges,” said Kazakhstan’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.
Earlier, it was reported that, the energy and water resources ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan held a regular meeting in Tashkent, to discuss the uninterrupted and efficient operation of regional water and energy systems, during the summer season.– NNN-KTA
