French Development Agency Supports Water Projects in Jordan - Jordan News
Minister of Water and Irrigation, Eng. Raed Abu Saud, met on Thursday with a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) led by Yves-Guy Keraudren, Regional Director for the Middle East. The meeting, also attended by Secretary-General of the Water Authority Eng. Sufian Al-Batayneh and Planning and Management Director Eng. Sultan Al-Mashaqbeh, focused on accelerating the implementation of key water sector projects aligned with Jordan's Water Sector Strategy 2023–2040. اضافة اعلان The Minister reviewed the sector's ongoing efforts to fast-track projects aimed at improving water and sanitation services, including: The National Carrier Project The Balqa Wastewater Treatment Plant (valued at €75 million) The Madaba Wastewater Treatment Plant and Networks (€100 million) Sukhneh Wastewater Project Qasabat Ma'an Wastewater Project Rehabilitation of Faisal Nursery Wells in Jerash to enhance water supply in the governorate The discussions covered the latest updates on these initiatives, with the Minister expressing hope for further fruitful cooperation with AFD.
The French delegation presented a summary of AFD's financial contributions and the progress of their joint work with Jordan's water sector. They expressed satisfaction with the productive and constructive partnership, affirming the agency's ongoing commitment to support and coordinate efforts to improve water and sanitation services across the Kingdom.
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