During the International Energy Forum held in Tashkent, energy and water ministers from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan convened for a trilateral meeting where they signed a critical protocol regulating water distribution from the Syr Darya River during the upcoming irrigation period. The agreement outlines coordinated operational regimes for water and energy facilities in the Syr Darya basin, taking into account the current hydrological situation.

This protocol marks another milestone in the ongoing collaboration among the three Central Asian nations aimed at ensuring balanced water usage and the stable operation of interconnected energy systems. Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, stressed that such agreements are crucial to preventing water shortages and ensuring equitable access for agricultural and energy needs.

The Kazakh delegation also took part in the Central Asia Energy Week (CAEx) exhibition, where Minister Akkenzhenov toured various booths and reviewed the latest innovations in energy technology. He praised Kazakh companies for their achievements and contributions to the region’s energy modernization efforts.

Long-term strategic projects were also discussed, including the ongoing trilateral consultations on the construction of the Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant — a key energy security initiative. Additionally, the Caspian Energy Corridor project, involving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, remains on the regional agenda.

Previously, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed on technical specifications for automating hydrological monitoring stations along the Syr Darya, a step expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in water management.