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

... delaying negotiations on this issue, negotiations at the lowest level, and restriction of consultations with water agencies. Russian expert, S. Luzyanin emphasizes China’s reluctance to discuss the problems of the Irtysh River in a trilateral format,... ... 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....