BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. Turkmenistan brought
together government agencies and international experts in Ashgabat
to discuss irrigation efficiency and advanced water management
practices.


This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen government
following an interagency meeting dedicated to the 30th anniversary
of the entry into force of the UNECE Water Convention.


"Experts discussed current approaches to improving irrigation
efficiency, opportunities to modernize infrastructure, as well as
wastewater treatment and reuse systems. Particular attention was
paid to digitalization of the sector, legal regulation and
adaptation to global climate change," the press release said.


According to the report, the meeting was organized by
Turkmenistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Committee
for Water Management in a hybrid format.


It brought together national specialists in water management,
irrigation, environmental protection and hydraulic engineering,
along with representatives of the UNECE Water Convention
secretariat, the report informs.


The press release outlined, that participants also reviewed
integrated water resources management as a key element of regional
water security.







The sides noted that Turkmenistan's water policy is based on
agreed regional water quotas, infrastructure development and the
application of modern technologies.


The government added that representatives of the UNECE Water
Convention secretariat welcomed Turkmenistan's efforts to improve
water management and emphasized the importance of continued
regional dialogue and interagency cooperation on the sustainable
use of transboundary water resources.


For reference, Water management remains one of Turkmenistan's
key economic priorities, as about 80% of the country's territory is
covered by the Karakum Desert and agriculture depends almost
entirely on irrigation. Most of the country's water resources
originate from transboundary rivers, primarily the Amu Darya,
making efficient water use and regional cooperation essential for
long-term agricultural and economic development.


In recent years, Turkmenistan has worked with international
partners, including the UNECE and UNDP, to advance integrated water
resources management, modernize irrigation infrastructure and align
national legislation with international water governance standards.
These efforts include reforms to improve water efficiency,
strengthen institutional coordination and promote the use of modern
technologies across the water sector.