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On November 18, 2024, the IFAS team, including representatives of the Fund's Executive Committee, SIC ICWC and the IFAS Project Implementation Agency, took part in the side event "Sustainable Water Resources: Technologies and Innovations" within the framework of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, which was organized in the "Uzbekistan" pavilion.
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On 16 November 2024 on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29, Baku), Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) S. Bekmaganbetov met the Director General of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) M.Smith.
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Astana, 23 September 2024 – Chairman of the EC IFAS Askhat Orazbay met with the Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Kazakhstan Otto Ivan Rona.
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Astana, 18 September 2024 – The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) held a Coordination Meeting with international development partners.
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Astana, 18 September 2024 – Within the framework of meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan O.Bektеnov received the Heads of delegations from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFAS.
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Astana, 18 September 2024 – The capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) under chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Bozumbaev.
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Astana, September 10, 2024 - Chairman of the EC IFAS A. Orazbay participated in a meeting with the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan chaired by Minister N.Nurzhigitov.
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Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a meeting with Askhat Orazbay, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).
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ASTANA, September 4, 2024 – As per the mandate of the Heads of the Central Asian Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), the 12th meeting of the Working Group on Improving the Organizational Structure and Legal Framework of IFAS is taking place in Astana. This meeting is co-organized by the IFAS Executive Committee and the Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) of the World Bank.
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On August 26, 2024, Askat Orazbay, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), met with Zhang Xiao, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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On August 22, 2024, a meeting was held at the office of the Executive Committee of the IFAS with representatives of the French Development Agency (AFD).
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On August 15, 2024, a meeting was held at the IFAS Executive Committee office with representatives of the " Institute of Ionosphere" LLP (Almaty). The Institute specializes in research on near-Earth space, solar-terrestrial interactions, space weather, and geodynamics, as well as conducting ground-based and space-based monitoring.
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On August 12, 2024, an online consultation took place between the Executive Committee of IFAS (International Fund for saving the Aral Sea) and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) regarding the establishment and development of partnership relations within the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, for which ADB serves as the Secretariat.
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Astana, 8 August 2024 – The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) works on attracting international partners and donors for the implementation of joint projects in the Aral Sea basin.
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Almaty, 27 June 2024 - Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) Askhat Orazbay participated as the key speaker at the session “Water, energy and food in Central Asia: partnerships and projects for sustainable development”, held in the framework of the Business forum of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
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Astana, June 25, 2024 – The Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS), A. Orazbay, met with the OECD representative responsible for the Central Asia region, T. Kato.
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Astana, June 25, 2024 – The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) hosted a meeting between the Chairman of EC IFAS A. Orazbay and the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) N. Podguzov.
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On June 18, 2024, representatives of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea visited the National Company "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" in Astana. During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of satellite monitoring and remote sensing of the Earth (RS), which play a crucial role in water resource management.
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Astana, June 17, 2024 – A meeting with Sarah Cameron, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland’s History Department (USA) was held at the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).
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Astana, 14 June 2024 – Chairman of the EC IFAS Askhat Orazbay held a meeting with the Regional Director of the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Europe Office Arnold Kreilhuber.
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On June 14, 2024, at the office of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) in Astana, a meeting took place between the Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee, Askhat Orazbay, and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), Kaha Imnadze.
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During the meeting with the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, issues regarding the enhancement of cooperation between EU countries and IFAS were discussed. This cooperation is aimed at the implementation of projects from the Fund's medium-term documents up to 2030 – the Aral Sea Basin Program (ASBP-4) and the Regional Environmental Protection Program for Sustainable Development of Central Asian Countries (REP4SD CA). An agreement was reached on closer coordination of work and the expansion of partnership.
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On June 12, 2024, in Dushanbe, the IFAS Executive Committee and the Central Asia Water and Energy Partnership team led by the World Bank (CAWEP) organized a roundtable for water management ministers on the topic “Achieving Greater Efficiency in Water Use in the Central Asian Region.” The event was held as part of the 3rd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028.
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The Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFAS, Askhat Orazbay, participated in and spoke at the conference “Water for Cooperation: Transboundary and International Water Cooperation, Intersectoral Cooperation, Including Scientific Cooperation, and Water within the 2030 Agenda”.
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On June 12, 2024, a consultation meeting between the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) and the World Bank Group team was held at the World Bank Representative Office in the Republic of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, to discuss joint activities within the framework of the 4th Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP). The aim of the consultations was to develop coordinated actions between IFAS and CAWEP during the chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2024-2026. Special attention was given to the activities of the Working Group on improving the organizational structure and legal framework of IFAS, whose work process is very important for all founding states of the Fund and is actively supported by CAWEP. A. Orazbay presented a number of regional initiatives within the mandate of IFAS. As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached to intensify and coordinate joint actions within the ongoing partnership dialogue. In particular, the Executive Committee of the Fund and the World Bank Group team will work on and initiate new CAWEP projects aimed at achieving a multiplier effect and taking into account the interests of all countries in the region.
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During the meeting, the diplomats were introduced with the Executive Committee and its activities, about the past and upcoming events of EC IFAS, as well as they were informed about the goals, objectives and main priorities of the chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in IFAS for 2024-2026.
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On June 11, 2024, as part of the 3rd High-Level Dushanbe International Conference on the International Decade for Action «Water for Sustainable Development» 2018-2028, a parallel session titled «Towards One Water Summit» was held at the initiative of the Kazakh and French sides, with the participation of representatives from national ministries and agencies for water resources management, as well as international organizations. The head of the Information and Analytical Department of the Executive Committee of IFAS, Saule Shalmaganbetova, gave a presentation on the issues of joint use of water resources in the Aral Sea basin.
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The event was attended by the ambassadors of the founding countries of IFAS, several partner countries, and the heads of international organization representations in Kazakhstan.
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Mr. Orazbay outlined the priorities, plans, and current issues of the Fund’s activities during Kazakhstan’s chairmanship for the period 2024–2026. He also urged the Kyrgyz side to promptly resume full participation in IFAS to strengthen regional partnership in the Aral Sea basin.
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The seminar was opened with welcoming speeches by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Sulaimon Rizoi Ziyozoda, the President of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage Mr. Marco Arcieri, representatives of international development partners and donor organizations.
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IFAS and CAREC have been partners for an extended period, and the mentioned document aims to strengthen further cooperation in the joint implementation of programs and projects aimed at improving the water management, environmental, and socio-economic situation in the Aral Sea basin.
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Bali, Indonesia - Within the framework of the Asia-Pacific regional process of the 10th World Water Forum, the Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee A.Orazbay addressed the general session of the Central Asia subregion titled: “Synthesis of Paths Towards Water Security of Central Asia”.
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Indonesia - within the framework of the 10th World Water Forum, the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea together with the International Water Assessment Center with the support of the World Bank successfully held a subregional session on the topic: “Transboundary water cooperation in the Aral Sea basin for a better future.”
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Bali, Indonesia, 21 May 2024 - the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea Amb. Askhat Orazbay took part in the One Water Summit Second International Steering Committee co-chaired by the Advisor to the President - Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on International Environmental Cooperation Zulfiya Suleimenova and the Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic Barbara Pompili.
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Ambassadors of the Republic of Tajikistan Khairullo Ibodzoda and Turkmenistan Batyr Redjepov visited the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS)
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The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) was visited by the Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” Arken Arystanov.
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The agenda of the meeting included issues of deepening the cooperation between the EC IFAS and the CAREC, strengthening the mutual support between two organizations and implementing joint projects.
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The IFAS Executive Committee is a permanent body of the Fund and is created by a decision of the IFAS President and is located on a rotation basis in the country presiding over the IFAS.
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The Chairman introduced to Dr. Frobarth the EC IFAS and its staff, as well as held a talk on IFAS activities and cooperation with OSCE. During the meeting they also shared views on joint implementation of projects within the Aral Sea Basin Program 4 and beyond.
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On June 23, 1990, an appeal to the peoples of Central Asia and the first Joint Statement by the leaders of the countries of Central Asia was announced in Almaty, where the environmental disaster of the Aral Sea region was first recognized as an acute problem in the region. In 1992, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev addressed the Heads of State of the Central Asian countries should join efforts to mitigate the negative impact of the drying up of the Aral Sea on the environment and the population of the region.
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During the meeting, the UN Resident Coordinator was informed about IFAS, priorities of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in IFAS for 2024-2026 and plans for Kazakh Presidency in the Fund.
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Chairman of the Executive Committee of the IFAS, Amb.Askhat Orazbay, paid a working visit to Tashkent, where he held meetings with the Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Agrarian development, Member of the IFAS Board Shukhrat Ganiev, and Minister of Water Resources Shavkat Khamraev.
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Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) Ambassador Askhat Orazbay had meetings with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Ms. Monika Iversen, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Ali Akbar Jokar and Chargé d’Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Portugal Mr. José Ataíde Amaral.
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During the meeting the heads presented to each other activities of the organisations led by them, as well as discussed projects for possible joint implementation.
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Tashkent, April 18, 2024 - Authorized Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the IFAS M. Zhakenov participated in an international seminar on reservoir management and dam safety in Central Asia, held with financial support from the World Bank.
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A delegation of EU, UK and Swiss Ambassadors accredited in Kazakhstan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee Askhat Orazbay visited Kyzylorda region and the Kazakh part of the Aral Sea.
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In his speech A.Orazbay informed the ICWC members and other participants of the meeting about current activities and plans of the EC IFAS for the period of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship and about a Subregional Session titled “Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin for a Better Future” to be hosted by the EC IFAS within the framework of the 10th World Water Forum (May 18-24, 2024, Bali, Indonesia).
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They discussed cooperation issues in the Central Asian region. Also present at the meeting were Dilorom Fazieva - Member of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Ainur Argynbekova - Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Ashgabat, 8 April 2024 – In the framework of the visit to Turkmenistan, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) Askhat Orazbay had a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Tangryguly Atahalliyev, who is also a Member of the IFAS Board from the Turkmen side.
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During the meeting, the entire spectrum of IFAS’s current activities was thoroughly discussed, taking into account the transition of chairmanship from Tajikistan to Kazakhstan.
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Dushanbe, April 5, 2024 - As part of the visit of the Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFAS, Askhat Orazbay, to the Republic of Tajikistan, a meeting was held with the Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Bahodur Sheralizoda.
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. Orazbay discussed with M. Khokimalizoda the activities of the Tajik branch of the IFAS Executive Committee, the implementation of projects in Tajikistan, including within the Action Program for Assistance to the Aral Sea Basin Countries until 2030 (ASBP-4), as well as the participation of the IFAS Executive Committee team in the III International High-Level Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” for the years 2018-2028, scheduled for June 10-13 this year.
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Dushanbe, April 4, 2024 - Within the framework of a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) Askhat Orazbay held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan Sodik Imomi. During the meeting issues related to the current activities of the Fund and its working bodies were discussed, as well as plans for the period of the chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2024-2026).
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In the framework of a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) Askhat Orazbay held meetings with the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan Daler Juma and the former Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee Sulton Rakhimzoda (2020-2023)
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Introductory Visit of the Central Asia Water-Energy Program Team to the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea: Exploring New Horizons of Collaboration
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On March 29, 2024, a meeting was held at the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) with representatives from the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan.
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On March 28, 2024, Astana hosted the regular meeting of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable Development of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS). The Executive Committee Chairman of the IFAS Askhat Orazbay emphasized the importance of strengthening regional cooperation within IFAS.
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On March 26, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan a presentation of the priorities of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vasilyenko was held for ambassadors of European Union member states.
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On March 15, 2024, a briefing was held for the diplomatic corps on initiatives taken by the Head of State in the field of ecology and climate. Representatives of the state and international organizations expressed support for these initiatives and readiness for joint cooperation in their implementation.
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On November 18, 2024, the IFAS team, including representatives of the Fund's Executive Committee, SIC ICWC and the IFAS Project Implementation Agency, took part in the side event "Sustainable Water Resources: Technologies and Innovations" within the framework of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, which was organized in the "Uzbekistan" pavilion.
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On 16 November 2024 on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29, Baku), Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) S. Bekmaganbetov met the Director General of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) M.Smith.
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Astana, 23 September 2024 – Chairman of the EC IFAS Askhat Orazbay met with the Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Kazakhstan Otto Ivan Rona.
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Astana, 18 September 2024 – The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) held a Coordination Meeting with international development partners.
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Astana, 18 September 2024 – Within the framework of meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan O.Bektеnov received the Heads of delegations from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFAS.
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Astana, 18 September 2024 – The capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) under chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Bozumbaev.
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Astana, September 10, 2024 - Chairman of the EC IFAS A. Orazbay participated in a meeting with the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan chaired by Minister N.Nurzhigitov.
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Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a meeting with Askhat Orazbay, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).
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ASTANA, September 4, 2024 – As per the mandate of the Heads of the Central Asian Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), the 12th meeting of the Working Group on Improving the Organizational Structure and Legal Framework of IFAS is taking place in Astana. This meeting is co-organized by the IFAS Executive Committee and the Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) of the World Bank.
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On August 26, 2024, Askat Orazbay, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), met with Zhang Xiao, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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On August 22, 2024, a meeting was held at the office of the Executive Committee of the IFAS with representatives of the French Development Agency (AFD).
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On August 15, 2024, a meeting was held at the IFAS Executive Committee office with representatives of the " Institute of Ionosphere" LLP (Almaty). The Institute specializes in research on near-Earth space, solar-terrestrial interactions, space weather, and geodynamics, as well as conducting ground-based and space-based monitoring.
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On August 12, 2024, an online consultation took place between the Executive Committee of IFAS (International Fund for saving the Aral Sea) and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) regarding the establishment and development of partnership relations within the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, for which ADB serves as the Secretariat.
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Astana, 8 August 2024 – The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) works on attracting international partners and donors for the implementation of joint projects in the Aral Sea basin.
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Almaty, 27 June 2024 - Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) Askhat Orazbay participated as the key speaker at the session “Water, energy and food in Central Asia: partnerships and projects for sustainable development”, held in the framework of the Business forum of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
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Astana, June 25, 2024 – The Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS), A. Orazbay, met with the OECD representative responsible for the Central Asia region, T. Kato.
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Astana, June 25, 2024 – The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) hosted a meeting between the Chairman of EC IFAS A. Orazbay and the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) N. Podguzov.
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On June 18, 2024, representatives of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea visited the National Company "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" in Astana. During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of satellite monitoring and remote sensing of the Earth (RS), which play a crucial role in water resource management.
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Astana, June 17, 2024 – A meeting with Sarah Cameron, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland’s History Department (USA) was held at the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).
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Astana, 14 June 2024 – Chairman of the EC IFAS Askhat Orazbay held a meeting with the Regional Director of the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Europe Office Arnold Kreilhuber.
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On June 14, 2024, at the office of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) in Astana, a meeting took place between the Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee, Askhat Orazbay, and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), Kaha Imnadze.
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During the meeting with the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, issues regarding the enhancement of cooperation between EU countries and IFAS were discussed. This cooperation is aimed at the implementation of projects from the Fund's medium-term documents up to 2030 – the Aral Sea Basin Program (ASBP-4) and the Regional Environmental Protection Program for Sustainable Development of Central Asian Countries (REP4SD CA). An agreement was reached on closer coordination of work and the expansion of partnership.
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On June 12, 2024, in Dushanbe, the IFAS Executive Committee and the Central Asia Water and Energy Partnership team led by the World Bank (CAWEP) organized a roundtable for water management ministers on the topic “Achieving Greater Efficiency in Water Use in the Central Asian Region.” The event was held as part of the 3rd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028.
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The Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFAS, Askhat Orazbay, participated in and spoke at the conference “Water for Cooperation: Transboundary and International Water Cooperation, Intersectoral Cooperation, Including Scientific Cooperation, and Water within the 2030 Agenda”.
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On June 12, 2024, a consultation meeting between the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) and the World Bank Group team was held at the World Bank Representative Office in the Republic of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, to discuss joint activities within the framework of the 4th Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP). The aim of the consultations was to develop coordinated actions between IFAS and CAWEP during the chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2024-2026. Special attention was given to the activities of the Working Group on improving the organizational structure and legal framework of IFAS, whose work process is very important for all founding states of the Fund and is actively supported by CAWEP. A. Orazbay presented a number of regional initiatives within the mandate of IFAS. As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached to intensify and coordinate joint actions within the ongoing partnership dialogue. In particular, the Executive Committee of the Fund and the World Bank Group team will work on and initiate new CAWEP projects aimed at achieving a multiplier effect and taking into account the interests of all countries in the region.
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During the meeting, the diplomats were introduced with the Executive Committee and its activities, about the past and upcoming events of EC IFAS, as well as they were informed about the goals, objectives and main priorities of the chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in IFAS for 2024-2026.
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On June 11, 2024, as part of the 3rd High-Level Dushanbe International Conference on the International Decade for Action «Water for Sustainable Development» 2018-2028, a parallel session titled «Towards One Water Summit» was held at the initiative of the Kazakh and French sides, with the participation of representatives from national ministries and agencies for water resources management, as well as international organizations. The head of the Information and Analytical Department of the Executive Committee of IFAS, Saule Shalmaganbetova, gave a presentation on the issues of joint use of water resources in the Aral Sea basin.
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The event was attended by the ambassadors of the founding countries of IFAS, several partner countries, and the heads of international organization representations in Kazakhstan.
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Mr. Orazbay outlined the priorities, plans, and current issues of the Fund’s activities during Kazakhstan’s chairmanship for the period 2024–2026. He also urged the Kyrgyz side to promptly resume full participation in IFAS to strengthen regional partnership in the Aral Sea basin.
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The seminar was opened with welcoming speeches by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Sulaimon Rizoi Ziyozoda, the President of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage Mr. Marco Arcieri, representatives of international development partners and donor organizations.
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IFAS and CAREC have been partners for an extended period, and the mentioned document aims to strengthen further cooperation in the joint implementation of programs and projects aimed at improving the water management, environmental, and socio-economic situation in the Aral Sea basin.
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Bali, Indonesia - Within the framework of the Asia-Pacific regional process of the 10th World Water Forum, the Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee A.Orazbay addressed the general session of the Central Asia subregion titled: “Synthesis of Paths Towards Water Security of Central Asia”.
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Indonesia - within the framework of the 10th World Water Forum, the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea together with the International Water Assessment Center with the support of the World Bank successfully held a subregional session on the topic: “Transboundary water cooperation in the Aral Sea basin for a better future.”
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Bali, Indonesia, 21 May 2024 - the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea Amb. Askhat Orazbay took part in the One Water Summit Second International Steering Committee co-chaired by the Advisor to the President - Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on International Environmental Cooperation Zulfiya Suleimenova and the Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic Barbara Pompili.
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Ambassadors of the Republic of Tajikistan Khairullo Ibodzoda and Turkmenistan Batyr Redjepov visited the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS)
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The Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) was visited by the Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” Arken Arystanov.
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The agenda of the meeting included issues of deepening the cooperation between the EC IFAS and the CAREC, strengthening the mutual support between two organizations and implementing joint projects.
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The Chairman introduced to Dr. Frobarth the EC IFAS and its staff, as well as held a talk on IFAS activities and cooperation with OSCE. During the meeting they also shared views on joint implementation of projects within the Aral Sea Basin Program 4 and beyond.
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During the meeting, the UN Resident Coordinator was informed about IFAS, priorities of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in IFAS for 2024-2026 and plans for Kazakh Presidency in the Fund.
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Chairman of the Executive Committee of the IFAS, Amb.Askhat Orazbay, paid a working visit to Tashkent, where he held meetings with the Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Agrarian development, Member of the IFAS Board Shukhrat Ganiev, and Minister of Water Resources Shavkat Khamraev.
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Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) Ambassador Askhat Orazbay had meetings with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Ms. Monika Iversen, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Ali Akbar Jokar and Chargé d’Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Portugal Mr. José Ataíde Amaral.
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During the meeting the heads presented to each other activities of the organisations led by them, as well as discussed projects for possible joint implementation.
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Tashkent, April 18, 2024 - Authorized Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the IFAS M. Zhakenov participated in an international seminar on reservoir management and dam safety in Central Asia, held with financial support from the World Bank.
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A delegation of EU, UK and Swiss Ambassadors accredited in Kazakhstan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee Askhat Orazbay visited Kyzylorda region and the Kazakh part of the Aral Sea.
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In his speech A.Orazbay informed the ICWC members and other participants of the meeting about current activities and plans of the EC IFAS for the period of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship and about a Subregional Session titled “Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin for a Better Future” to be hosted by the EC IFAS within the framework of the 10th World Water Forum (May 18-24, 2024, Bali, Indonesia).
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They discussed cooperation issues in the Central Asian region. Also present at the meeting were Dilorom Fazieva - Member of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Ainur Argynbekova - Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Ashgabat, 8 April 2024 – In the framework of the visit to Turkmenistan, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) Askhat Orazbay had a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Tangryguly Atahalliyev, who is also a Member of the IFAS Board from the Turkmen side.
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During the meeting, the entire spectrum of IFAS’s current activities was thoroughly discussed, taking into account the transition of chairmanship from Tajikistan to Kazakhstan.
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Dushanbe, April 5, 2024 - As part of the visit of the Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFAS, Askhat Orazbay, to the Republic of Tajikistan, a meeting was held with the Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Bahodur Sheralizoda.
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. Orazbay discussed with M. Khokimalizoda the activities of the Tajik branch of the IFAS Executive Committee, the implementation of projects in Tajikistan, including within the Action Program for Assistance to the Aral Sea Basin Countries until 2030 (ASBP-4), as well as the participation of the IFAS Executive Committee team in the III International High-Level Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” for the years 2018-2028, scheduled for June 10-13 this year.
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Dushanbe, April 4, 2024 - Within the framework of a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) Askhat Orazbay held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan Sodik Imomi. During the meeting issues related to the current activities of the Fund and its working bodies were discussed, as well as plans for the period of the chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2024-2026).
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In the framework of a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) Askhat Orazbay held meetings with the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan Daler Juma and the former Chairman of the IFAS Executive Committee Sulton Rakhimzoda (2020-2023)
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Introductory Visit of the Central Asia Water-Energy Program Team to the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea: Exploring New Horizons of Collaboration
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On March 29, 2024, a meeting was held at the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) with representatives from the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan.
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On March 28, 2024, Astana hosted the regular meeting of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable Development of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS). The Executive Committee Chairman of the IFAS Askhat Orazbay emphasized the importance of strengthening regional cooperation within IFAS.
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On March 26, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan a presentation of the priorities of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vasilyenko was held for ambassadors of European Union member states.
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On March 15, 2024, a briefing was held for the diplomatic corps on initiatives taken by the Head of State in the field of ecology and climate. Representatives of the state and international organizations expressed support for these initiatives and readiness for joint cooperation in their implementation.
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The IFAS Executive Committee is a permanent body of the Fund and is created by a decision of the IFAS President and is located on a rotation basis in the country presiding over the IFAS.
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On June 23, 1990, an appeal to the peoples of Central Asia and the first Joint Statement by the leaders of the countries of Central Asia was announced in Almaty, where the environmental disaster of the Aral Sea region was first recognized as an acute problem in the region. In 1992, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev addressed the Heads of State of the Central Asian countries should join efforts to mitigate the negative impact of the drying up of the Aral Sea on the environment and the population of the region.
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