Kazakh delegation examines Singapore’s water management systems and explores opportunities for technological cooperation.
Kazakhstan and Singapore advanced practical cooperation in water management through a four-day capacity-building programme held in Singapore from 28 September to 1 October 2026. The programme, titled Leading Sustainable Urban Water and Waste Management, was organised jointly by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Singapore and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) to facilitate knowledge exchange and explore opportunities for technological cooperation and joint projects.
The Kazakh delegation was led by Mr. Zhandos Salimov, Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan. The programme provided participants with an opportunity to examine Singapore’s approaches to sustainable urban water management, infrastructure development and the application of digital technologies in water systems.
The initiative followed agreements reached during the 2024 State Visit to Singapore by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s visit to Kazakhstan in 2026. These high-level engagements provided the context for translating bilateral agreements into practical cooperation in water management.
During the programme, the delegation examined Singapore’s experience in integrated water management, reducing water losses, water reclamation and reuse, and flood management. Discussions and technical exchanges also covered the digitalisation and automation of water infrastructure, providing insights into Singapore’s systems and operational approaches.
A key component of the visit was a meeting with Mr. Foo Cexiang, Singapore’s Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Manpower. The discussions highlighted the importance of translating the existing bilateral relationship into concrete projects, business partnerships and new opportunities for companies from Kazakhstan and Singapore.
The delegation also visited several facilities and sites to gain first-hand insights into Singapore’s water management practices. These included the Singapore Sustainability Gallery, Changi Water Reclamation Plant, Bishan–Ang Mo Kio Park and Chestnut Waterworks. The visits offered opportunities to examine water reclamation infrastructure, urban water management solutions and approaches to managing water resources in a densely populated city.
The programme concluded on 1 October 2026, providing a platform for continued exchanges between Kazakhstan and Singapore on water management technologies and infrastructure. The engagement focused on moving beyond knowledge sharing towards practical technological solutions and potential joint projects in the water sector.
Source: Embassy of Kazakhstan in Singapore
