The countries of the region have divided water resources among themselves.
Representatives of five Central Asian republics have signed protocols and agreements on the sharing of water resources of the Syrdarya and Amu Darya rivers, Anadolu Agency reported.
The main goal of the agreement is to ensure water supply for irrigation of agricultural lands without harming ecological systems.
According to the source, water consumption limits have been set for the 2025 growing season. This period lasts from April to October in Central Asia and covers the main stages of plant growth and development.
The report states that approximately 11.9 billion cubic meters of water will be allocated from the Syrdarya resources for agricultural needs, of which 8.8 billion cubic meters will be directed to Uzbekistan, 1.9 billion cubic meters to Tajikistan, 909 million cubic meters to Kazakhstan via the Friendship Canal, and 270 million cubic meters to Kyrgyzstan.
A total of almost 40 billion cubic meters of water is planned to be withdrawn from the Amu Darya between April and October. Of these resources, 16 billion cubic meters will be allocated to Uzbekistan, 15.5 billion cubic meters to Turkmenistan, and 7 billion cubic meters to Tajikistan.
In addition, 2.1 billion cubic meters of water will be supplied to the Amu Darya Delta and the Aral Sea, the report says.
The documents also reflect the use of Amu Darya waters outside the growing season. According to experts, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan used more than 90 percent of their allocated quotas, while Tajikistan used less than 80 percent of its quota.
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