President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has proposed that Central Asian countries adopt coordinated measures to address food security challenges in the region. In his article "Renaissance of Central Asia: Towards Sustainable Development and Prosperity," published in Kazakhstanskaya Pravda, Tokayev outlines the need for a unified approach to mitigate the impact of the ongoing geopolitical crisis on global food security.
Tokayev emphasized the necessity for Central Asian states to reduce their dependence on external factors affecting food security. To this end, he proposed the development of a Strategic Plan for Ensuring Food Security in Central Asia through 2030.
"The ongoing geopolitical crisis is affecting global food security. In order to minimize the dependence of Central Asian countries on external factors, there is a need for coordinated measures in this direction," Tokayev stated.
His proposal aims to strengthen regional collaboration to enhance food security and address the challenges posed by external influences.
The president also highlighted the issue of water scarcity, which has increasingly affected Central Asian countries in recent years. This shortage has had a detrimental impact on the socio-economic conditions of farmers and has caused significant economic damage to the population. Tokayev pointed out that addressing water scarcity is crucial for improving food security in the region.
"In this context, I would like to emphasize the exceptional role of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) as a unique regional platform for discussing and solving the most important water-energy, environmental, and socio-economic problems," Tokayev explained.
As the current chairman of IFAS, Kazakhstan is advocating for enhanced cooperation within the fund and the establishment of an International Water and Energy Consortium. This consortium would incorporate a food security component, acknowledging the interconnection between water management and food security.
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