The ecological, economical, humanitarian and scientific problems will form the basis for the international festival "Caspian Sea Sea of Friendship" opening today in Aktau.
Trend reports with reference to ITAR-TASS, delegations of all littoral states Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia and Turkmenistan are participating in the festival, alongside Kazakhstan who are hosting the event.
"The main problem for all littoral states we will discuss at the festival is environment. In case we destroy the environment while developing the sea shelf, the consequences will be irremediable for all", said Krimbek Kusherbayev, Governor of Mangistau Region.
Kusherbayev also said various economic projects on Mangishlak Peninsula, especially hose pertaining hydrocarbons production, as well as transport lines construction, are taking Russias interests into account.
The festival is passing on August 24 through 26. It is featured with round tables, conferences, exhibitions and art performances.