Saudi Arabia Highlights Water Security Remarkable Milestones in Indonesia
Saudi Arabia has successfully combated its arid desert climate and introduced a promising role model in developing an integrated and sustainable model for water security, according to Arab News.
Driven basically by important investments in desalination and an extensive water network, the sector's accomplishments have provided the population and key commercial sectors with a reliable water supply.
These remarks were made by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture speakers during a World Water Forum focus group in Indonesia.
As part of a global dialogue session titled 'From Bali to Riyadh and Beyond,' Deputy Minister for Water, Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani, shed light on the Kingdom's efforts in water security.
In this context, Al-Shaibani underscored that Saudi Arabia's sophisticated water system served as a living proof of the foresight of its leadership and its dedication to sustainable development.
As for global water challenges, he emphasized the significance of greater international collaboration to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. Moreover, he considered water as a fundamental pillar of stability and development.
Interestingly, Al-Shaibani added that the Kingdom greatly appreciated knowledge-sharing through several platforms such as the World Water Forum to tackle water scarcity worldwide.
The session also outlined the outcomes from the 10th World Water Forum, which took place in Bali in May 2024 and witnessed the participation of various leaders, ministers, as well as officials from 160 countries.
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