21.01.2026, 12:45

Kazakhstan seeks international funding for key phase of North Aral Sea restoration

ASTANA. Jan 21 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has ordered his government to secure funding by the end of the year for a critical next stage in restoring the North Aral Sea, turning to international lenders to finance a major infrastructure project.

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Kazakhstan seeks international funding for key phase of North Aral Sea restoration

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