RIYADH: The Saudi Water Forum (SWF), taking place March 17-19, will hold a workshop on Japan’s contributions to the Saudi water sector as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan.
The SWF is organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and will take place in Riyadh.
The workshop is part of a series of meetings aimed at promoting sustainable development of the water sector, exchanging expertise, attracting investments, and increasing localization of water technologies.
The forum will be held under the patronage of the minister of environment, water and agriculture, Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli.
Among the topics it will discuss water desalination, distribution, investment, and policies and legislation. SPA Riyadh
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Forum to review Japan’s efforts in Saudi water sector
Forum to review Japan’s efforts in Saudi water sector
- Among the topics it will discuss water desalination, distribution, investment, and policies and legislation
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
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