"Organization of Turkic States Regional Water Forum" Held in Brussels
"Organization of Turkic States Regional Water Forum" Held in Brussels
An event titled the "Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Regional Water Forum" was organized in Brussels by the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA), and the OTS Drought Prevention Institute (DPI).
Hosted by OTS, HEPA, and DPI in Brussels, the event gathered heads of diplomatic missions and senior officials from OTS member states and observers, as well as experts and numerous distinguished guests.
The forum focused on addressing pressing challenges in water management and sustainability within the Turkic states and beyond. Key agenda items included enhancing regional cooperation, increasing sustainable water technologies, and exploring investment opportunities for green growth.
Discussions on the role of partnerships in providing effective water technology solutions featured representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and other international organizations.
Officials from the OTS Drought Prevention Institute briefed participants on the institute’s mission, objectives, and initiatives.
Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was signed between HEPA, the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE), and KEXPORT to promote technology solutions and capacity building for the Turkic states.
In his opening speech, OTS Secretary General Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev emphasized the critical importance of regional cooperation in addressing water scarcity and climate challenges. He highlighted OTS’s role in bringing member states together to develop innovative solutions and enhance resilience against drought and other environmental threats.