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Iraqi News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Committed to the results of the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference
The Minister of Water Resources - MOWR Aoun Diab affirmed on Monday the ministry's commitment to following up on the results of the Fifth Baghdad International Water Conference. "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," said Dhiab in a speech at the closing ceremony of the Fifth Baghdad International Water Conference and the Micro-Irrigation Conference - followed by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He added, "Water is not just a resource, but a connection that unites people and reminds us that cooperation is the only way to ensure a secure and bright future." "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 noted. Diab stressed that "the Ministry, with the support of the Iraqi government and the leadership of the Prime Minister, is committed to following up on the outcomes of this conference and translating its recommendations into projects and policies." "The ministry is also committed to implementing the initiative launched by the Prime Minister and will strive to achieve its adopted goals and principles," he highlighted, calling on "all countries in the region and the world to enhance constructive cooperation in managing shared water resources."
Iraqi News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Turkey responded to the request to provide sufficient water in the summer
Iraqi Minister of Water Resources, Aoun Diab, confirmed on Monday that Turkey has responded to Iraq's demands to ensure sufficient quantities of water in the summer. Diab told Al Iraqiya News TV, followed by the Iraqi News Agency - INA, expressing his hope that "Ankara will fulfill its promises," noting the intention to hold talks with the Iranian side to agree on the release of sufficient quantities of water from the Karun River to prevent the advance of salt tides into the Shatt al-Arab." "The water issue was present during PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani's recent visit to Turkey. The visit was very important, and the Prime Minister emphasized this issue in several meetings, noting that the water issue is essential for Iraq, especially during seasons of scarcity and drought," he added. He explained that "the Iraqi delegation stressed the importance of the Turkish side fulfilling its promises and ensuring that sufficient quantities of water reach Iraq in the summer. Turkish officials interacted with this issue, responded to our demands, and promised us good things." During the visit, he met with the Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Water Affairs, as well as the Turkish President's representative on the water issue. "There was an understanding of Iraqi demands from officials, and serious understandings were reached. We hope that the promises will be fulfilled and sufficient quantities will arrive in the summer, especially since there are indications that temperatures will be high," he highlighted. Regarding the talks with the Iranian side, Diab explained that "in the coming days, there will be direct contact with Iranian officials regarding the water issue, especially the Karun River issue, as Iraq is demanding a reasonable flow of water to prevent the advance of salt tides into the Shatt al-Arab. In return, there are good flows from tributaries coming from Iran, especially the Sirwan River, which feeds the Darbandikhan Dam, as well as the tributaries that feed the Hemrin Dam."
Iraqi News
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
MOWAR: There is a semi-commitment by Turkey to Iraq's water share
Baghdad - INA The Minister of Water Resources, Aoun Diab, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the percentage of water releases from Turkey and Iran reaches 70 percent, while indicating that there is a quasi-commitment by Turkey to Iraq's water share. Dhiab said in a dialogue session during the Iraq Energy Conference, attended by the correspondent of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The culture of the citizen must be changed towards rationalizing water because we are facing a clear challenge," indicating that "the administrations in local governments must focus on the culture of the people and the mechanism for investing water." He added that "the most important consumer of water is agriculture, and the use of water in agriculture must be changed," noting that "the Prime Minister's directive to use modern irrigation methods is very important." He stated that "the Ministry of Agriculture has begun using spraying techniques in agriculture and using wells," warning of "the danger of depleting groundwater." He explained that "the reason for the advance of the salt tongue in the Shatt al-Arab is the lack of resources, as the quantities of water that reach the Shatt al-Arab are small," noting that "the water releases from Turkey and Iran reach 70 percent, and there is a semi-commitment by Turkey to Iraq's water share."
