Work of Turkmenistan to mitigate consequences of Aral Sea crisis discussed in Bangkok

In Bangkok, within the framework of the 79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), a side event «Impact of the Aral Sea in Turkmenistan» was held. Its participants were told about the work of Ashgabat in the field of mitigating the consequences of the Aral Sea crisis. It was reported to CentralAsia.news by the press office of the Turkmen MFA.

The event was attended by the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, experts of the commission, as well as representatives of Central Asian countries.

The presentation was made by the Turkmen delegation. They paid attention to the measures taken by the state authorities in order to normalize the situation that arose amid the crisis in the Aral Sea basin. It was noted that Ashgabat takes part in the Programme of action for Assistance to the Aral Sea States.

Last year, Turkmenistan and UNDP signed a new joint project «Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits».

22 май 2023, 08:41
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