26-05-2025
Minister of Water Resources: We are committed to following up on the results of the Fifth Baghdad International Water Conference
Baghdad-INA
Minister of Water Resources, Aoun Dhiab, confirmed on Monday the ministry's commitment to following up on the results of the Fifth Baghdad International Water Conference.
In a speech at the closing ceremony of the Fifth Baghdad International Water Conference and the Micro-Irrigation Conference, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Dhiab said, "The importance of these two conferences lies not only in the recommendations and outcomes we reached, but also in the commitment and pursuit of practical and effective solutions."
He added, "Water is not just a resource, but rather a connection that unites peoples and reminds us that cooperation is the only way to ensure a secure and bright future." He explained that "the ideas and recommendations we discussed at this conference are the beginning of a long road that requires continuous effort and a genuine will to transform these visions into a tangible reality."
He confirmed that "the Ministry of Water Resources, with the support of the Iraqi government and the leadership of the Prime Minister, is committed to following up on the results of this conference and implementing its recommendations into projects and policies." He noted that "the ministry is also committed to implementing the initiative launched by the Prime Minister and will strive to achieve the goals and principles it has adopted."
Dhiab called on "all countries in the region and the world to enhance constructive cooperation in managing shared water resources."
