Kyrgyzstan President Signs Amendments to Water Code, Enhancing Cabinet Powers

Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has officially signed into law significant amendments to the country's Water Code. This legislative action reassigns key responsibilities concerning the management and development of crucial water infrastructure.

The newly enacted amendments empower the cabinet of ministers with the authority to approve procedures for the upkeep, technical servicing, repair, restoration, design, and construction of drainage systems within populated areas. This centralization of decision-making aims to streamline the management of these vital systems.

Furthermore, the updated Water Code clarifies the specific functions of the authorized state body responsible for civil protection. Its mandate now explicitly includes overseeing the maintenance, servicing, repair, rehabilitation, design, and construction of drainage facilities in towns and cities across Kyrgyzstan.

The cabinet has been given a three-month period to implement the necessary measures to bring these new provisions into effect. The law is scheduled to come into force on July 19, marking a new phase in the management of Kyrgyzstan's water and drainage infrastructure.