Iraqi President chairs a meeting on water issue in Iraq

Iraqi Presidency

The meeting on water issue in Iraq

Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid says that the country must take responsibility for the damage caused by climate change together with neighboring countries.

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, the Iraqi President chaired a meeting in Baghdad to discuss the water issue and stressed the significance of the water conference that will be held in New York and stated that serious and practical steps should be taken to come to an agreement with the neighboring nations to share the costs associated with climate change while also providing Iraq with a fair share of water.

Additionally, he emphasized the need for effective action to be taken to implement the laws required to safeguard Iraq's water and agricultural security. Since Iraq is one of the nations most adversely affected by climate change, negotiations with neighboring nations are required to achieve this goal.

The Iraqi water resources minister said they had reached an agreement with Iran's energy minister on exchange of information and installation of measuring stations on border rivers.

The significance of the president's attendance at the UN 2023 Water Conference, which will take place in New York City the following month, was also emphasized by the participants.



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