Astana: Climate change is also having a serious impact on the shallowing of the Caspian Sea, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, said during his speech at the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Asadov highlighted the rapid decline in the level of the Caspian Sea as one of the most serious challenges facing the region. He emphasized Azerbaijan’s support for strengthening cooperation among the Caspian littoral states to effectively address this issue. As part of these efforts, Azerbaijan has initiated the establishment of bilateral working groups with Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan to study the causes of the sea level decline and develop appropriate measures.
The Prime Minister noted the significant impact of climate change on the Caspian Sea’s shallowing and outlined Azerbaijan’s commitment to minimizing its negative effects. He stated that Azerbaijan is taking consistent measures to address these challenges by aligning economic development with environmental goals.