BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. Azerbaijan is steadily
strengthening its engagement in the global water agenda, turning it
into a practical instrument for regional cooperation, Farid
Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center for Analysis of
International Relations, said during a briefing dedicated to
preparations for the 4th High-Level International Conference within
the framework of the International Decade for Action “Water for
Sustainable Development” (2018–2028), Trend reports.
Shafiyev noted that Azerbaijan will present its achievements in
the digitalization of water management at the upcoming conference
in Dushanbe. He said the event will serve as an important platform
to showcase progress in water governance, digitalization, and the
development of a Regional Information Center.
According to him, the conference is expected to contribute to
the development of new mechanisms for transboundary cooperation
aimed at reducing climate risks and establishing a long-term
framework for joint water initiatives by the end of the current
decade.
He also emphasized that cooperation between Azerbaijan and
Tajikistan within the framework of the Water for Sustainable
Development initiative is becoming increasingly practical, going
beyond political and diplomatic support for international
initiatives.
Shafiyev added that in preparation for the conference scheduled
to take place in Dushanbe from May 25 to 28, Azerbaijan is further
strengthening its role in the global water agenda and transforming
it into an effective tool for regional cooperation.
