BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 22. President of
Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has proposed introducing a mutually
beneficial economic compensation mechanism in the water and energy
sector in Central Asia under modern conditions, Trend reports via the press
service of the Kyrgyz President.
He made the proposal on April 22 during his speech at the
plenary session of the Regional Environmental Summit held in Astana
(Kazakhstan).
The Head of State emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has for many
decades continued to maintain existing water-sharing limits,
provide water storage and release services, and ensure the
maintenance and safety of hydraulic structures, as well as
protection from emergency situations.
"All the work we carry out is essentially the provision of
ecosystem services, which should be supported and co-financed by
all water users. It is clear that it is not easy for the countries
of the region to reach a unified agreement; however, we must find a
balance of interests and develop mutually acceptable solutions
based on a comprehensive approach and the gradual introduction of
effective economic instruments into the mechanisms of water and
energy resource distribution in the region," Sadyr Japarov
noted.
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.
