Kazakhstan proposes international water organisation at BRICS forum

Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to India, Azamat Yeskarayev, presented President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s proposal to establish an international water organisation under the auspices of the United Nations at a BRICS forum, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry said.

The initiative was presented during the diplomatic dialogue "BRICS Energy Partnerships for Progress and Prosperity", which focused on energy security and sustainable development.

Participants discussed prospects for energy cooperation, the development of renewable energy, critical minerals and advanced technologies, as well as infrastructure and investment projects.

Yeskarayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s potential in conventional and renewable energy, critical minerals and the development of transport and energy links across Eurasia.

Water security was also discussed separately. Participants stressed that energy, food and water security are closely interconnected, while growing pressure on water resources requires stronger international coordination.

The Foreign Ministry said Kazakhstan’s participation in the event provided an opportunity to outline the country’s priorities ahead of the Kazakh delegation’s participation in the BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in New Delhi on 12-13 September, and to contribute to shaping the group’s substantive agenda.