MOWR Minster: Prime Minister prioritizes combating climate change

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6-05-2023, 11:44

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Baghdad-INA

Minister of Water Resources, Abd Aoun Diab, confirmed on Saturday, that the Prime Minister has given priority to confronting climate change.

Diab said in a speech during Baghdad 3rd International Water Conference, which was attended by the reporter of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): " Water is a resource of life exposed to hazards ", pointing out that" the Government of Al-Sudani has decided to give priority to addressing climate change and to hold a climate conference in Basra, which produced important recommendations, one of which is the current water conference in Baghdad."

Diab pointed out that "the conference paid attention to water resources and climate changes, and we continue to focus on water scarcity and the Mesopotamian marshes to achieve a number of goals, most notably preserving biodiversity, rationalizing water, and activating international coordination and cooperation."