Deputy: The sale of water by Kyrgyzstan is being discussed in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, although this was not mentioned.

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- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev raised the question of how much economic benefit Kyrgyzstan receives from the transit of water through its territory. He had previously asked this question to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev.

Torobaev responded that neighboring countries provide assistance in the repair of dams and hydropower facilities.

Kydyraliev noted that this issue is discussed in a completely different context in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

“My acquaintances from these countries contacted me and asked why we are talking about selling water to our neighbors. In fact, it is not about selling,” he emphasized.

The deputy pointed out that such interpretations in the media of neighboring countries create a false impression of Kyrgyzstan's position regarding transboundary water resources.
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