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Visit of the Executive Board Members of IFAS to the Executive Committee Office of IFAS

On October 10, 2025, in Astana, the members of the Executive Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) — Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Bozumbayev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan S. Ziyozoda, and Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Ganiev — accompanied by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan N. Nurzhigitov and the Minister of Water Management of Uzbekistan Sh. Khamraev, visited the office of the Executive Committee of IFAS.

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Meeting of the Board of the IFAS 2025

On October 10, 2025, the meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. K. Bozumbayev. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. S. Ziyozoda; Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Sh. Ganiyev; Minister of Agriculture of Turkmenistan, Mr. Ch. Chetiyev; and Deputy Director of the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. A. Dzhayloobaev, who participated as an observer.

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A. Orazbay Discussed Environmental and Social Challenges of the Aral Sea Region with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities

Astana, September 18, 2025 – Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, A. Orazbay, held a meeting with OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, K. Kamp.

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Participation of the Executive Committee of IFAS in the Meeting of the Intergovernmental WG on Health and Environment in the Aral Sea Region

Kyzylorda, September 15–17, 2025 – At the invitation of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, Serik Bekmaganbetov, took part in the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on assessing the impact of the Aral Sea crisis on health and the environment, with the participation of representatives of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health of the World Health Organization.

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Participation of the EC IFAS Chairman in the Second Meeting of the CAREC Water Pillar Working Group

On 16 September 2025, the second meeting of the Water Pillar Working Group under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program was held in a virtual format. The event was attended by representatives of Central Asian countries, regional institutions, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and technical assistance consultants.

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Executive Committee of IFAS strengthens cooperation with the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage

The Head of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) participated in the 4th World Irrigation Forum and the 76th International Executive Council meeting of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), held on 8–11 September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Participation of the Chairman of the EC IFAS at the 90th meeting of the ICWC

Burabay, Akmola Region, August 14, 2025 – Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), Askhat Orazbay, spoke at the 90th meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination (ICWC) of Central Asia, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K. Bozumbayev.

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Participation of the ЕС IFAS in the Meeting of Environmental Ministers of Central Asian Countries

On 1 August 2025, in Aktau, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), Mr. Askhat Orazbay, participated in the meeting of Ministers of Environmental Agencies of Central Asian countries, held in preparation for the Regional Environmental Summit scheduled to take place in Astana in 2026.

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Meeting with UNECE Consultant on Climate Transformation Issues in Central Asia

On June 26, 2025, in Astana, a meeting of representatives of the founding states of the IFAS and the UNECE consultant, Doctor of Political Science Jon Marco Church took place at the office of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea.

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Exo Expo Central Asia 2025

19-21 June this year, the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) is participating in the International Exhibition of Environmental Technologies “Eco Expo Central Asia”, held in Tashkent.

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Participation of the Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFAS in the 2nd Global Transboundary Water Forum

Geneva, Switzerland, June 19–20, 2025 – Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS), Askhat Orazbay, participated in and delivered a speech at the 2nd Global Forum on Transboundary Water “New Frontiers for Transboundary Water Management, Financing and Cooperation”. A.Orazbay informed participants about the benefits of multilateral cooperation among Central Asian countries within the framework of IFAS, emphasizing that the Fund has played an important role in establishing sustainable interstate cooperation and implementing a number of joint projects in the fields of interated water resources management, environmental protection, and socio-economic development. He also presented the key priorities of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of IFAS for 2024–2026.

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Visit of CAREC Executive Director B. Mamedov to the Office of the Executive Committee of IFAS

On June 4, 2025, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC, Almaty), B. Mamedov, visited the office of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).

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