TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 22. On May 21, 2026,
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Uzbekistan Bakhromjon Aloev met with Mark Smith, Director General
of the International Water Management Institute, Trend reports.


During the meeting, the parties discussed priority areas of
cooperation, including the joint implementation of projects in the
fields of efficient water resource management, development of the
irrigation sector, and introduction of innovative technologies in
agriculture.







Particular attention was also paid to further expanding
practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and the International
Water Management Institute, implementing joint scientific research
and educational programs, as well as promoting initiatives aimed at
ensuring water security and sustainable development in Uzbekistan
and Central Asia.