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Recommendation 9

9 Not Addressed Paragraph: 45

Prioritise preventing Qosh Tepa canal project from causing regional environmental crisis

Recommendation
Ensuring that the Qosh Tepa canal project does not lead to an environmental and political crisis for countries accessing the waters of the Amu Darya should be a key priority of the UK’s engagement with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Government Response Summary
The government restates the committee's conclusion regarding the Qosh Tepa canal project.
Paragraph Reference: 45
Government Response Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
Ensuring that the Qosh Tepa canal project does not lead to an environmental and political crisis for countries accessing the waters of the Amu Darya should be a key priority of the UK’s engagement with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.