BAKU: Azerbaijan has developed a National Strategy for the Rational Use of Water Resources, which is currently pending approval by the Cabinet of Ministers, Head of the Science and Innovation Sector at the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency, Aliagha Azizov, said during a panel discussion at the Caspian Water Innovation Forum, Trend reports.

Azizov says that public involvement, including students and institutions, is essential for research in this field.

“We do not have enough local experts in this field. Therefore, we need additional support. We are also trying to engage the Dutch side,” he added.

To note, Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov while addressing the Cabinet of Ministers at the discussion of the draft state budget and consolidated budget for 2025 and indicators of the consolidated budget for the next three years, the concept and forecast indicators of economic and social development for 2025 and the next three years, noted that the ‘National Strategy for the Rational Use of Water Resourc
es’ covering the period 2024-2040, the adoption of which is expected in the coming days, provides for measures in the field of efficient use, management of water resources, and the use of water resources.

Source: Trend News Agency