Tengrinews.kz — The Aral Sea still serves as a reminder of the consequences of irrational policy. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said this at the plenary session of the Regional Environmental Summit, according to Akorda.
“Water security is an issue of exceptional importance both for Kazakhstan and for all of Central Asia. Our future depends on the rational and fair management of this vital resource. The Aral Sea still stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of irrational policy, as well as of what can be achieved through decisive and science-based action,” the Head of State said.
Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan has so far managed to restore about 36 percent of the Northern Aral Sea, improving water quality, increasing fish stocks, and raising the standard of living of the population.
“During today’s high-level meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, in which we will participate together with our colleagues, Kazakhstan will conclude its three-year chairmanship of this organization,” the President added.
Earlier, Tokayev stated that Central Asia and neighboring regions face common environmental challenges and called for stronger international cooperation, noting that no country is capable of tackling global challenges on its own.
