OREANDA-NEWS.  July 14, 2014. Minister of Environment and Water Resources Nurlan Kapparov and director general of the Israel National Water Company "Mekorot" Shimon Ben Hamo signed a memorandum on cooperation in the sphere of water resources management of our country.

Document confirms the interest of the parties in development, management and implementation of advanced water projects in Kazakhstan. The company "Mekorot" will provide for consulting, organizational and technological support.

"The parties intend to create a center for training of Kazakhstan specialists in the field of water management and know-how. Israeli company, based on its knowledge and experience, as well as taking into account the market needs of our country, will support Kazakhstan in creating national water company, press release reads.

"Mekorot National Water Company Ltd" is a public company. Ithas an extensive experience, know-how and technological capabilities in the field of water resources management, including implementation of projects on filtration and desalination of seawater and brackish water; creating water system for population, industrial and agricultural needs, sewage treatment, their recycling and reuse; designing and using deep wells; modeling groundwater; climate planning; security of water bodies; ensuring the quality of water for agricultural and domestic use, etc.