Cairo:Iraq has actively participated in the 9th Cairo Water Week, held in Egypt from October 25 to 29, to address critical issues of water security and climate change. The Iraqi delegation, led by Minister of Water Resources Muthanna Ali Mahdi Al-Tamimi, joined the event which gathered ministers, officials, experts, and representatives from various regional and international organizations.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Water Week event was organized under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and was themed “Water as a Catalyst for Peace, Shared Prosperity, and a Sustainable Planet.” The conference aimed at enhancing international cooperation and exchanging expertise in sustainable water resource management, focusing on the challenges of water scarcity and climate change.

Iraq’s participation in the event is significant due to increasing water-related challenges, such as declining water inflows and the effects of climate change. The Ministry of Water Resources is keen on strengthening collaboration with friendly and allied nations and international organizations to utilize their experiences and modern technologies in water resource management and crisis adaptation.

The Ministry emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination and the exchange of international expertise to support Iraq’s efforts in overcoming current and future water challenges, thereby bolstering water security and sustainable development.