Cross-border rivers issue in Central Asia: history and the current situation

Abstract

The problem of water supply and sharing of water resources of the cross-border rivers is very important for Central Asia. Interdependence in joint water use is characterized by a large number of participants, uneven distribution of water resources, and inefficient use of them. Article deals with a current situation of water problem in the region; authors consider the major factors interfering cooperation in rational use of water in Central Asia; note contradictions in interests of the countries in the region as one of the main problems in joint water use; make an analysis of the current situation in joint use of transborder rivers resources and prove need of joint solution by adjustment of a dialogue in this sphere.