At the meeting of the committee on agrarian policy and water resources, held on February 9, he noted that there is a water shortage worldwide due to climate change.
“At the same time, about 80% of the water from our reservoirs goes to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. How do we regulate this issue?” - the deputy questioned.In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources Bakyt Torobaev pointed out that Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, participating in the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1, openly express their interest in receiving water. This is confirmed by their actions.
He also reminded that the management of the Kempir-Abad reservoir is shared 50-50 with Uzbekistan, while the Kirov and Orto-Tokoy reservoirs are under the control of Kyrgyzstan. Every year, intergovernmental commissions determine how much water the country can provide.
“Thus, Kyrgyzstan does not receive any economic benefit from maintaining these hydraulic structures? Repairs need to be carried out, the water level must be maintained, and the dams must be monitored. These are all expenses! Even the USA pays Canada for water, Germany pays Sweden. Why does Kyrgyzstan not have the right to charge for its water? This is international law!” - emphasized the deputy.
Deputy Minister of Energy Nasipbek Kerimov added that work is being done in collaboration with energy specialists.Torobaev also noted that the information on this issue is classified, and data will be provided under a confidentiality regime.
“Nevertheless, President Sadyr Japarov said that we should not demand money from neighbors for repairs. He noted that we will carry out the work on our own. Assistance can only be provided if the neighbors themselves want it. We do not obligate anyone,” - stated the Deputy Prime Minister.
