Water Shortage Becomes Serious Issue in Azerbaijan: FAO

Water shortage is becoming an increasingly serious challenge in Azerbaijan, said Nasar Hayat, representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and head of the FAO Partnership and Coordination Office, in an interview with Report.

“Approximately 70% of the world's freshwater resources are used for agricultural purposes. The water shortage is becoming a more serious issue in Azerbaijan. Firstly, Azerbaijan is a downstream country for all its rivers. Most of the country's freshwater comes from rivers flowing from neighboring countries. Therefore, it is essential to determine how to use water effectively,” noted the FAO representative.