Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Agree on Joint Operation of Bahri Tochik Reservoir

Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have signed a protocol to jointly manage the operation of the Bahri Tochik Water Reservoir during the summer months of June to August 2025.

The document was inked in Dubai, on the sidelines of the International Glaciers Protection Conference, by the three countries' ministers of water resources, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

According to the document, Kazakhstan is set to receive 491 million cubic meters of water in the peak of vegetation period.

The document stipulates a schedule of use of water resources in the facility and is aimed at ensuring effective and balanced water distribution between the three countries.

“Kazakhstan is committed to the implementation of joint water management projects as well as to the promotion of the principles of international water law. Through interaction only we can effectively resist climate challenges,” Nurzhan Nurzhigitov said.

Earlier, it was reported that the ministers of energy and water resources of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan held a regular meeting in Tashkent to discuss the issues concerning uninterrupted and efficient operation of water and energy systems during the summer period.