Ulaanbaatar, August 6, 2026 – Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Mongolia Almas Seitakynov, met with Zeneemyadaryn Batbayar Director of Mongolia’s Water Agency.

The two sides discussed prospects for expanding Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation in water resource management, the introduction of water-saving technologies and the sustainable use of water resources.

Particular attention was given to the exchange of expertise in water monitoring and protection, access to safe drinking water, drought and flood prevention, and efforts to address the consequences of climate change.

Ambassador Seitakynov briefed Mr Batbayar on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organisation under the auspices of the United Nations. It was noted that such a body would help strengthen international coordination on water-related issues, promote the sustainable use of water resources and develop lasting solutions to global and regional water challenges.

Ahead of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), to be held in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August 2026, Ambassador Seitakynov invited Mr Batbayar to attend a thematic side event organised by Kazakhstan as part of the conference.

The two sides emphasised the importance of closer cooperation between the relevant government agencies and research institutions of Kazakhstan and Mongolia.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to maintain working-level contacts and further develop bilateral cooperation in the water sector.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ulaanbaatar/press/news/details/1270871?lang=ru