Deputy: Discussions are underway in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan about Kyrgyzstan selling water, although this was not mentioned.

Ирина Орлонская Economy
VK X OK WhatsApp Telegram
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev raised the question of what economic benefit Kyrgyzstan receives from the water that flows through its territory. He had previously asked this question to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev.

According to Kydyraliev, the minister replied that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan provide assistance in the repair of hydraulic structures and dams.

However, the deputy noted that in the information space of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the issue of water sales is raised in a completely different context.

“Some of my acquaintances from these countries contacted me and expressed their bewilderment regarding discussions about the sale of water. We are not even talking about selling,” he added.

Kydyraliev emphasized that such interpretations in the media of neighboring states create a distorted perception of Kyrgyzstan's position regarding transboundary water resources.
VK X OK WhatsApp Telegram

Read also: