BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. Issues of water
resources have always held an important place in the agenda of
Azerbaijan, Head of the Department of Strategy, International
Cooperation and Science of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources
Agency, Riad Akhundzade, said at a briefing dedicated to
the preparations for the 4th High-Level International Conference
within the framework of the International Decade for Action on
Water for Sustainable Development (2018–2028), Trend reports.
According to him, ensuring sustainable water supply, rational
use, and conservation of water resources is not only an
environmental but also a strategic objective for the country.
"Back in April 2020, Azerbaijan ranked 18th among countries most
susceptible to severe water stress. However, since then, we have
undergone a significant transformation.
First of all, I would like to note the restoration of control
over water resources in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur at the end of
2020," he said.
The official pointed out that these regions are of key
importance, as they account for nearly a quarter of the country's
inland water resources.
"These measures are aimed at improving the efficiency of water
resource management and ensuring sustainable development in the
liberated territories," he added.
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