LONDON: Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Soud met with Australian Ambassador to Jordan Bernard Lynch on Sunday to discuss strategic water projects.
Abu Soud said the challenges of climate change, population growth and the refugee burden have exacerbated the kingdom’s water crisis, Jordan News Agency reported.
He emphasized government efforts to improve water resources, such as integrated water management, reducing water loss, and recycling treated water for commercial and agricultural purposes.
He said Jordan plans to use alternative energy sources to power water facilities, and implement energy efficiency programs to reduce costs.
Abu Soud praised Australian-Jordanian collaboration in the fields of water and sanitation, anticipating an increase in Australian aid to implement renewable energy programs and critical water projects.
Lynch praised Jordan’s humanitarian efforts toward refugees, saying the country has successfully dealt with water scarcity despite limited resources.
He expressed Australia’s enthusiasm to help Jordan’s water sector in meeting the problems posed by climate change.
