BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 21. Azerbaijan actively engages in matters related to water diplomacy, said permanent representative at the German Embassy in Azerbaijan Heiko Schwarz during the conference on "Reconstruction of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Karabakh Region," Trend reports.
"The significance of water diplomacy is increasing annually due to the growing impact of water scarcity on both people and countries. Azerbaijan, being a downstream country, is confronted with these challenges. Germany also acknowledges the importance of water and water management. Last year, Germany hosted a visit from nine water experts representing the South Caucasus countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. This collaborative effort reflects our belief that addressing these issues requires collective action. Azerbaijan deserves recognition for its proactive role in addressing and resolving these challenges," he noted.
Meanwhile, a conference on the Reconstruction of Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure in the Karabakh Region was held, with the goal of bringing together stakeholders from Germany and Azerbaijan to find solutions for efficient water supply and wastewater treatment in Western Azerbaijan.
The main topics of the conference were the development of approaches to improve water quality and water treatment for drinking water supply and agriculture in West Azerbaijan, with a special focus on the environmental problems of transboundary rivers such as the Kur, Araz, and Okchuchay.
To note, in addition to water supply and wastewater companies, the task force includes environmental consultants and research institutes, as well as experts from related industries such as agriculture, construction, and mining.
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