According to the President’s press service, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Retno Marsudi discussed key issues on the global and regional water agenda.
The President emphasised that water resources are a strategic asset for Kazakhstan, directly linked to sustainable development, environmental security and regional stability.
The Head of State noted the particular importance of establishing a more effective international framework for cooperation in the water sector.
“In this context, the President highlighted his initiative to establish an International Water Organisation under the auspices of the UN. According to him, this step is intended to give new impetus to global efforts to ensure the rational use of water resources, strengthen international coordination and promote sustainable solutions in response to challenges related to water issues
On the sidelines of the upcoming regional environmental summit in Astana, it is planned to launch the first round of international consultations aimed at substantive discussion of the possible parameters and prospects for the formation of this structure,” the Akorda statement reads.
During the meeting, the role of the upcoming UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December 2026 was also highlighted; this is seen as an important platform for developing coordinated approaches to addressing water-related issues.
The participants paid particular attention to issues concerning the efficient use of water resources in the Central Asian region.
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