Sweilem: We are keen to support the bonds of cooperation between African countries during Egypt’s current presidency of AMCO
Dr. Hani Sweilem, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, met with Pimay Magodina, South African Minister of Water and Sanitation.
Sweilem stressed the distinguished relations between Egypt and South Africa at all levels, Expressing Egypt’s keenness to support the bonds of this cooperation within the framework of the memorandum of understanding recently signed between the two countries in the field of water resources, he indicated that the ministry is taking the necessary steps to start activating the memorandum of understanding.
For her part, the South African Minister expressed her happiness with this meeting, which confirms the strength of the relationship between both countries, stressing her country’s keenness to enhance cooperation with Egypt, especially in the field of water resources. Her Excellency also praised the distinguished organization of the Seventh Cairo Water Week and the Ninth African Water Week.< /p>
Suwailem invited the South African side to participate in the AWARe initiative, noting its importance in providing funds from international partners to implement adaptation projects in the water sector in South Africa in accordance with the priorities determined by the South African side. African.
He also indicated providing the necessary training for water sector workers from African countries through the "African Training Center for Water and Climate Adaptation" PACWA, which was established under the umbrella of the AWARe initiative, called on South Africa to benefit from this important center to fill the knowledge gaps in South Africa. Cooperation between African countries during its current presidency of the Council of African Ministers of Water (AMCAW) by creating common interests and achieving mutual benefit for all parties.
The Minister reviewed Egypt’s efforts to develop the water system and improve The process of water management in Egypt, which can be transferred to the South African side, such as forming water user associations, applying governance principles in water management, and increasing reliance on modern technology and digitalization in water management, pointing to the prominent role of scientific research in providing applied solutions to deal with water challenges.