“At the same time, about 80% of the water from our reservoirs goes to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. How are we addressing this issue with them?” - Kydyraliev inquired.In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev stated that Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, which are involved in the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1, openly express their interest in water resources for their needs.
He also noted that the management of the Kempir-Abad reservoir is carried out on a parity basis with Uzbekistan. At the same time, the Kirov and Orto-Tokoy reservoirs are under the jurisdiction of Kyrgyzstan; however, annual intergovernmental commissions determine how much water Kyrgyzstan can provide.
“Thus, Kyrgyzstan does not receive economic benefits from maintaining these hydro facilities. There are costs for repairs, maintaining water levels, and inspecting dams. For example, even the USA pays Canada for water, Germany pays Sweden. Why doesn’t Kyrgyzstan receive compensation for its resources? This is a matter of international law!” - Kydyraliev stated.
Deputy Minister of Energy Nasipbek Kerimov added that work is being done in collaboration with energy structures.Torobaev also noted that information on this issue is classified, and the Ministry of Energy will provide data under a confidentiality regime.
“Nevertheless, President Sadyr Japarov indicated that we should not demand money from neighbors for repairs. He said that we will carry out repairs on our own. Neighbors can help if they wish, but we do not obligate them,” - emphasized the Deputy Prime Minister.
