DAKAR: Saudi Arabia is participating in the ninth World Water Forum 2022, which is being held in Dakar, Senegal, under the theme “Water Security for Peace and Development.”
Saudi Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani is heading the Saudi delegation to the forum, which is being held from March 21-26.
The Kingdom aims to benefit from the expertise of other countries and discuss the latest developments in the water sector, with a focus on sustaining and developing water resources, preserving the environment and providing safe supplies and high-quality services that can contribute to economic and social development in the country.
The forum explores issues related to international cooperation in preserving water resources, sustainable development, climate change and environmental protection, with the aim of implementing the procedures necessary to “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.”
The forum also provides an opportunity to exchange outlines for public policies and initiatives related to the future of water and the sanitation sector and offer solutions to issues concerning finance, governance, the best administrative practices and innovations.