Bangladesh, March 21 -- Turkey has introduced an ambitious decade-long water management strategy that is set to influence not only its domestic consumption patterns but also the flow of key rivers feeding much of the Middle East. The move reflects Ankaras dual objective: conserving water at home while reinforcing control over critical upstream resources.

The National Water Plan covering 2026 to 2035 officially came into effect following a presidential decree and its publication in the Official Gazette on March 14. Developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the plan outlines a comprehensive framework governing water use, infrastructure development, and long-term resource management.

At the domestic level, the strategy sets cl...