“Solving water issues is the key to maintaining social stability and driving economic growth. It is one of the main factors ensuring national security,” President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated in his Address to the Nation.
He noted that an institutional foundation has already been formed over the past two years: “The Water Code has been adopted and a dedicated ministry established. The ministry faces large-scale tasks that must be addressed systematically and comprehensively. At the same time, it is essential to train professional staff and prepare specialists in water diplomacy.”
The President pointed out current problems: “The relevant authorities lack accurate data on the available volume of water resources. Water losses in some canals reach 50–60%. Accounting technologies are outdated, and water intake points are not equipped with modern devices.”
“Water is a strategic resource; without it, there is no life. Therefore, this sector must become one of the key areas of national digital transformation. It is necessary to create a unified digital platform for water resources that, using artificial intelligence, will integrate data on surface and underground waters and enable comprehensive hydrogeological monitoring,” Tokayev emphasized.
This work, he said, must be accompanied by the creation of a National Water Balance—an essential tool for long-term water policy planning. Without it, proper control and attracting investment will be impossible.
All these initiatives and advanced technologies will be presented and discussed during the business program of the SU ARNASY – Water Expo, which will be held in Astana on April 1–3, 2026. Potential exhibitors can reserve stands via the link.