"How can we discuss this with them?" the deputy clarified.In response, the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for water resources and agriculture, Bakyt Torobaev, stated that Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, by participating in the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1, have explicitly expressed their interest in receiving water. Source reference.
He also noted that the management of the Kempir-Abad reservoir is conducted on a parity basis with Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, the Kirov and Orto-Tokoy reservoirs are under the control of Kyrgyzstan, although annual intergovernmental commissions determine the volumes of water that can be provided.
"Thus, Kyrgyzstan does not receive financial contributions for the maintenance of water facilities? These hydraulic structures require repairs, maintenance of water levels, and dam inspections. These are all costs! Even the USA pays Canada for water, Germany pays Sweden. Why doesn't Kyrgyzstan receive compensation for its resources? This is international law!" Kydyraiev emphasized.
Deputy Minister of Energy Nasipbek Kerimov added that there is joint work with the energy sector.Torobaev stressed that the information on this issue is classified, and data will be provided under a confidentiality regime.
"However, President Sadyr Japarov stated that we should not take and demand money from neighbors for repairs. He noted that we will carry out the work ourselves, and assistance can only be provided if the neighbors themselves wish for it. We cannot compel them to do so," the Deputy Prime Minister added.
