Cairo, Oct. 26 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir attended a meeting of Arab water ministers in Cairo on Monday to discuss regional water security, cooperation over shared resources and the protection of water rights.
The 17th session of the Arab Ministerial Water Council focused on progress in implementing the Arab Water Security Strategy 2030, improving the management of shared water resources and coordinating Arab positions at international water forums.
The meeting comes as Arab countries seek to strengthen regional cooperation on water management and address challenges facing water security.
Al-Bashir also attended the opening of the ninth Cairo Water Week on Sunday, joining ministers, senior officials and representatives of regional and international organizations for discussions on water and energy issues.
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