Foreword
Most water resources are trans-boundary in nature, cooperation. The initiative is an integral component of
crossing the territories of two or more states. As we the European Union’s Strategy for a New Partnership
know from our experience with rivers in Europe, coop- with Central Asia.
eration on common water resources benefits all parties.
Germany places great emphasis on increased water
It increases water, food and energy security while at the cooperation between the countries of Central Asia. Fossame time reducing the high costs of self-sufficiency tering joint water management can strengthen