News of Cental Asia
22.04.2026
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On April 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).
Key takeaways:

Proposed to enhance the effectiveness of IFAS, including through institutional reform, modernization of its legal framework and financing mechanisms, and the expansion of the Fund’s mandate.

Called for aligning IFAS activities with the outcomes of the Consultative Meetings of Central Asian Heads of State to ensure their practical implementation.

Proposed introducing a results-based monitoring system with key performance indicators under the Aral Sea Basin Program to assess progress and mobilize international support.

Initiated expanding the use of the UN Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund, with the possibility of extending its mandate to cover the entire Aral Sea basin.

Proposed strengthening practical cooperation between IFAS and regional institutions, including joint projects with the Desertification Control Center at the Green University in Tashkent.

Put forward an initiative to launch a regional program “Water of the Future” aimed at promoting a culture of sustainable water use and the adoption of water-saving technologies.

Emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation with Afghanistan, including mobilizing donor financing and developing a legal framework for water allocation.

Initiated the proposal to declare 2026–2036 as the Decade of Practical Action for the Rational Use of Water in Central Asia.

Proposed holding a regular Regional Water Week in Central Asian countries as a platform for coordination and knowledge exchange.

More details: https://president.uz/ru/lists/view/9132 

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