Irrigation Minister calls for stepping up cooperation with African countries in water field

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam has said the water sector is facing several challenges at the African and global levels, pointing out to the need to focus attention on the sector and strengthen relevant cooperation among African countries.

The minister made the remarks during his meeting with Beth Dunford, the Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the Agriculture, Human and Social Development on the fringes of the annual meetings of the AfDB Group held in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh.

The meeting tackled cooperation between the irrigation ministry and the AfDB in the water resources field.