📋 Tender Overview
On January 30, 2026, the fifth meeting of the joint Turkmen-Uzbek intergovernmental commission on water management issues was held in Khiva. The Turkmen side of the meeting was headed by Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan T. Atahalliev, and the Uzbek side was led by Sh. Ganiev, adviser on agricultural development to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The leaders and representatives of the ministries and agencies responsible for water resources management, irrigation and environmental protection of the two countries participated in the meeting.
In their speeches, the leaders of the group noted the high level of Turkmen-Uzbek relations based on the principles of good neighborliness, mutual trust, equality and consideration of the national interests of the parties. The parties emphasized that there is a common desire to expand and deepen effective cooperation not only in the water sector, but also in various fields of economic, infrastructure and humanitarian cooperation.
Also, the parties emphasized the strategic importance of stable and mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of water resources management between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan in ensuring food security, achieving sustainable development of agriculture and strengthening socio-economic stability in the region.
During the Mejlis, the parties exchanged views on the introduction of modern technologies for the systematic use of water resources, improvement of the mechanisms of monitoring and registration of water resources, as well as further development of the capabilities of experts in the field of water economy. Special attention was also given to adaptation to climate change and reducing the risks they pose to sustainable water supply.
The parties also confirmed their commitment to regular holding of bilateral consultations, meetings of the intergovernmental committee and joint activities, as well as further strengthening of the legal and institutional basis of cooperation.
The Mejlis took place in an active manner and clearly demonstrated the systematic and systemic nature of the Turkmen-Uzbek strategic dialogue. At the end of the meeting, the parties signed the Protocol of the fifth meeting of the joint Turkmen-Uzbek intergovernmental commission on water management issues.
