BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 22. The total annual
volume of water resources formed on the territory of Kyrgyzstan is
estimated at around 50 billion cubic meters, President of the
Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov said, Trend reports via the press service of the
Kyrgyz President.
He made the remark at the plenary session of the Regional
Environmental Summit in Astana (RES 2026) in Kazakhstan on April
22.
According to him, climate change has exacerbated existing
problems related to water resources and energy both in the region
and globally.
"Out of this volume, our country uses only about 12 billion
cubic meters for its own needs, while the remaining 38 billion
cubic meters flow to neighboring countries. We understand that the
water resources formed in Kyrgyzstan are of great importance for
agriculture, as well as for ensuring energy, food, and
socio-economic security of Central Asian countries," the President
noted.
Sadyr Japarov emphasized that, despite this, for many decades
the country has continued to maintain existing water-sharing
limits, ensure water accumulation and release, and guarantee the
maintenance and safety of hydraulic structures, as well as
protection against emergency situations.
Regional Environmental Summit RES 2026 is taking place in
Astana. The dialogue platform, established in cooperation with the
United Nations and other international organizations, aims to
develop comprehensive policies and tools for the protection,
restoration, and joint use of ecosystems, water and land resources,
as well as the conservation of biodiversity in Central Asia.
