The Organization of Turkic States (OTS), the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA), and the OTS Drought Prevention Institute (DPI) organized an event in Brussels titled “OTS Regional Water Forum.

The event, hosted in Brussels by OTS, HEPA, and DPI, gathered heads of diplomatic missions and senior officials from OTS member states and observers, along with experts and numerous guests.

The agenda focused on addressing urgent challenges in water management and sustainability across Turkic states and beyond. Key discussions revolved around enhancing regional cooperation, increasing the adoption of sustainable water technologies, and exploring investment opportunities for green growth.

Representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and other international organizations participated in discussions on the role of partnerships in delivering effective water technology solutions.

Officials from the OTS Drought Prevention Institute provided insights into the institute’s mission, objectives, and ongoing initiatives.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between HEPA, the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE), and KEXPORT for technology solutions and capacity-building initiatives for Turkic states.

In his opening speech, OTS Secretary-General Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev emphasized the critical importance of regional cooperation in addressing water scarcity and climate challenges. He highlighted OTS’s role in bringing member states together to develop innovative solutions and strengthen resilience against drought and other environmental threats.

Source : aa.com.tr