Lisbon, 9 September 2025 – Kazakhstan and Portugal are stepping up cooperation in the water sector, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent address to the nation.

The Kazakh Ambassador to Portugal, Jean Galiev, met with leaders of Águas de Portugal (AdP), including Board Members Alexandra Serra and Eduardo Pacheco, and António Ventura, Executive Vice-President of AdP International.

During the talks, Ambassador Galiyev outlined Kazakhstan’s plans to modernise its water infrastructure, highlighting the role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The discussions focused on opportunities to apply AdP’s expertise in water monitoring, loss reduction, treatment, and efficient usage.

AdP expressed its readiness to forge a mutually beneficial partnership, offering technology transfer, know-how, and consultancy support.

Established in 1993, the state-owned company manages Portugal’s water infrastructure, covering collection, purification, desalination, and distribution for public use.

Embassy of Kazakhstan in Portugal

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-lisbon/press/news/details/1065983?lang=kk