Egypt and Mongolia Explore Strategic Partnerships in Water Resources Management

Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sewilam held discussions with Mongolian Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Tsagaankhuugiin Iderbat to explore strategies for enhancing cooperation and sharing expertise in water resources management. The talks addressed mounting challenges within the water and agriculture sectors, emphasizing the critical role of effective water management in bolstering food security and sustainable development.

The meeting took place during Hani Sewilam's participation in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) in Mongolia. During the discussions, Hani Sewilam detailed the vision of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation for rolling out the second generation of Egypt’s water management system (2.0), which aims to modernize water administration by blending engineering and technological solutions, raising water-use efficiency, and broadening the application of modern technologies.

Both officials reiterated the necessity of maximizing the return on every drop of water and enhancing overall water-use efficiency, with a particular focus on agricultural applications.