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International and National Water Law and Policy Workshop - 2 |
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Between November 15 and 20, 2001, participants of the above-entitled seminar received the training on "International and National Water Law and Policy" Moderators of the seminar were Prof. N. K. Kipshakbaev - Director of the Kazakh branch of SIC ICWC, A. Berdyev - expert from the Executive Committee of the International Fund for saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS), Prof., Sergei Vinogradov - the University of Dundee, the UK, Dr. Yona Shamir and Jonathan Mark Kowarsky - the Israeli Centre for Negotiation and Mediation.
The Ambassador of the State of Israel in Uzbekistan, Mr. Noah Gal Gendler, Head of the Environmental Protection Department of the USA Embassy in Uzbekistan, Mr. Robert Watts, and leader of the GEF Agency project in Central Asia, Mr. Rim Giniyatullin, participated in the opening session of the seminar and speak out addressing the trainees with comprehensive statements concerning the subject matter of discussions.
Participants pointed out that for the best interests of all five countries of the region for equitable and reasonable utilization of water resources, it is wise to develop measures on closing in the national laws and interstate agreements. Strengthening the principles of parity in water relations and demand for development of strict regulations of processes and procedures are noted as key elements of the system.
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