Uzbekistan's Ministry of Ecology tells about Russian assistance in the restoration of the Aral Sea region

Uzbekistan expects Russia to help prevent a large-scale ecological disaster in the Aral Sea region, the republic's Deputy Ecology Minister Iskandar Kutbiddinov told Izvestia.

"The participation of Russian specialists in the fight against drought in the Aral Sea region and ecosystem rehabilitation projects is being discussed," the deputy minister said.

Rehabilitation of the Aral Sea region is one of the most important priorities. This region is not only a zone of ecological disaster, but also a territory of opportunities for international solidarity, scientific cooperation and sustainable development, the Minister added.

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