Roman Sklyar took part in the meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea

On February 22 this year, a meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea was held online.

First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar took part in the event on behalf of the Kazakh side.

The meeting noted positive trends in multifaceted cooperation between interested countries, understanding of the importance of solving problems of management and use of water resources.

In his speech, R. Sklyar noted that the Kazakh side supports the planned expedition from the zone of formation of the flow of transboundary rivers to the Aral Sea, as well as its readiness to provide assistance for the successful organization and conduct of this expedition. In addition, it is proposed to consider the creation of a Regional water and energy consortium, providing a mechanism for the effective use of water and energy resources of the region, taking into account the interests of irrigation and energy.

In the context of the need to improve the water management, environmental and socio-economic situation in the Aral Sea basin, the participants noted the importance of strengthening the role of regional organizations, continuing to develop effective measures in the use of water and energy resources, taking into account the needs and interests of all countries in the region.

Following the results of the IFAS Board meeting, the relevant protocols and documents were signed. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Prime Ministers of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Chairman of the Water Management Committee of Turkmenistan, responsible employees of interested departments of the IFAS member countries.