- The countries
of the Aral Sea basin recognize
the creation of a water-energy
consortium as being necessary.
But, unable to agree on the
terms of its establishment, they
have set their hopes on the
international community.
The idea of a consortium for regulation of water supply in exchange for
fuel was conceived by the presidents
of the Central Asian states of
Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
and Uzbekistan some 10 years ago.
In 2006, it was revived by Russia
in the framework of the Eurasian
Economic Community.
Last month, Kazakh Prime Minister
Karim Masimov said negotiations on
the consortium should be continued
"to strengthen friendly relations
with neighboring countries," while
Deputy Prime Minister Umirzak
Shukeev promised that the country
will continue to "consistently urge" its
partners in the region on its creation...
How Should Central Asia Create WaterEnergy Consortium?
14 Apr 2008 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan
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