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The current 30-year treaty on sharing the waters of the Ganges expires on December 12, 2026. Dhaka says New Delhi has not responded to a request for talks, while New Delhi points to the JRC commission. Without a new agreement, risks for tens of millions of people in Bangladesh could grow.
Aziz KarimovBy government decree No. 585 dated October 21, 2026, a procedure was approved for applying financial sanctions for violations in water intake for agriculture, fisheries, industry, energy, and household needs. From January 1, 2027, a warning is introduced for a first violation without harm to life and property; if the violation is repeated within a year, the sanction is increased fivefold. Benefits for voluntary payment and installment plans are provided.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the FAO, in 32 landlocked developing countries home to nearly 600 million people, about 57% cannot afford a healthy diet, and one in six faces hunger. Logistics costs for imports there are 75% higher than in transit countries. The issues were discussed at a forum held by the FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.
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