Jordanian-Syrian technical committee conclude talks
Jordanian-Syrian technical committees specialized in water sector reached at
the conclusion of their talks at the ministry of water and irrigation, an
agreement on various issues related to the waster sector.
Assistant Secretary General of the ministry Adnan Zu’bi said both sides had
expressed full readiness to complete bilateral talks and arrive at practical
solutions that preserve their water rights especially at Yarmouk River
basin.
They agreed to give priority to storing rain water in Al Wihda dam during
the coming winter season, a fact which reflects understanding of the Syrian
brethren of the water situation in Jordan.
Zu’bi said the agreements reached by the technical committees is a step in
the right direction and are aimed at preserving water interests of both
countries.
The Jordanian-Syrian Higher Committee will hold its meetings on Wednesday
co-chaired by the prime ministers of both countries to sign agreements
reached by the technical committees.
The Al Wihda dam, which has a storage capacity of 110 million cubic meters,
is one of the ministry strategic projects.
Contact information | n/a |
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News type | Inbrief |
File link |
http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2007/Oct/23/6000.htm |
Source of information | Jordan News Agency |
Subject(s) | HYDRAULICS - HYDROLOGY , POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
Relation | http://www.emwis.org/countries/fol749974/country045975 |
Geographical coverage | Jordan, Syria |
News date | 26/10/2007 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |