# Putin says Russia backs cooperation to preserve Caspian ecosystem

https://mins.news/en/item/93046

- TASS, 2026-10-09 11:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2199825

> Speaking at the Caspian Environmental Summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia supports stronger cooperation among Caspian countries to protect the region’s ecosystem and improve people’s lives. He identified rational water use as a key area, citing efforts to reduce losses, improve management and irrigation infrastructure, and train specialists.

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