Global Water Governance and Multilateral Cooperation with Kazakhstan Discussed in Madrid

Madrid, April 13, 2026 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Spain, Danat Mussayev, held a meeting with the Director-General for the United Nations, International Organizations and Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, Lucía García.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of cooperation on multilateral platforms, with particular attention to coordination within international organizations.

D. Mussayev briefed on Kazakhstan’s priority areas promoted within the UN system, placing special emphasis on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to establish an International Water Organization. It was noted that this proposal aims to strengthen water diplomacy, promote sustainable water resource management, and advance the global agenda in this field.

The Ambassador also informed his counterpart about the preparations for the upcoming Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, which is seen as an important platform for developing coordinated approaches to water security and sustainable development.

The Spanish side expressed interest in further cooperation in the field of multilateral diplomacy and supported efforts aimed at consolidating international cooperation on water issues.

Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in continuing the dialogue and jointly advancing initiatives aimed at shaping an effective and modern architecture of global water governance.