BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. Uzbekistan's
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology and the Interstate
Coordination Water Commission agreed to prepare a memorandum of
understanding aimed at expanding cooperation on groundwater
management, transboundary water resources and climate
resilience.


This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Mining
Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan following a meeting on July 29
between Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology Rustam
Yusupov and a delegation from the Interstate Coordination Water
Commission.


The discussions also included experts from the state
institutions Uzbekhydrogeology and the HYDROINGEO Institute.


"The memorandum will provide a framework for cooperation in the
study of transboundary aquifers, geothermal resources under the
water-energy-land (NEXUS) approach, the introduction of an
automated monitoring system, and the joint organization of training
programs for hydrogeologists in international water diplomacy and
water law," the ministry said in a statement.


During the meeting, the parties reviewed Uzbekistan's efforts to
promote the rational use and protection of groundwater resources
and exchanged information on regional initiatives being implemented
across Central Asia to support sustainable water management.







The officials also discussed cooperation on projects aimed at
adapting to climate change and implementing international and
grant-funded initiatives focused on transboundary water
resources.


Under the planned memorandum, the two sides will work together
to study shared aquifers, strengthen groundwater monitoring through
digital technologies and promote the sustainable use of geothermal
resources within the integrated water-energy-land (NEXUS)
framework.


The agreement also envisions closer cooperation in professional
training, including joint educational events designed to enhance
the qualifications of hydrogeologists in international water
diplomacy and water law.


The initiative reflects Uzbekistan's broader efforts to
strengthen regional cooperation on water security and improve the
sustainable management of shared water resources across Central
Asia.