The Irtysh River in the hydro policy of Russia, Kazakhstan and China

... transboundary waters, taking into account economic, social and demographic factors...” The Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and China added to these principles, “the principle of mutual respect for independence, sovereignty and territorial ... ... Brahmaputra basins cannot solve the same water problems with China. Conclusions China’s use of transboundary waters reflects its hydro policy in relation to neighbouring countries, with which China signed treaties declaring the principle of good neighbourliness....