Baghdad:Minister of Water Resources, Muthanna Al-Tamimi, engaged in discussions with a delegation from the Czech Republic about utilizing modern technologies and constructing water-harvesting dams to combat water scarcity.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting included Deputy Minister of the Environment, Ivo Marcin, the Czech Ambassador to Baghdad, Petr Kavan, and other delegates. They explored opportunities for bilateral cooperation, focusing on water management expertise and irrigation infrastructure development.

The discussions aimed to enhance joint cooperation, aligning with the Iraqi government’s priorities for modernizing the water resources sector. This involves implementing advanced technologies in strategic projects and developing strategies to address water scarcity and climate change challenges.

Al-Tamimi expressed the Ministry’s willingness to collaborate with Czech companies and experts, emphasizing the benefits of their advanced technical capabilities. The collaboration aims to improve performance and integrate with Iraqi engineering expertise, keeping pace with global water sector advancements.

The Czech Deputy Minister of the Environment reiterated his country’s commitment to supporting Iraq’s water sector. He highlighted the Czech Republic’s modern systems and specialized expertise as valuable resources for Iraqi projects, offering sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change impacts.