AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the
German KfW Development Bank signed on Monday an agreement under which the bank
will provide a 115 million euro loan to implement three parts of a climate
protection project for the rehabilitation of the 65-kilometer northern part of
King Abdullah Canal, Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammad Najjar, who inked
the deal with KfW Amman office Director Mark Schwiete, said the project will
pump some 10 million cubic meters of water annually for 300,000 people, and
help reduce water loss and energy costs.
He said the water sector and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation are seeking more funding for new water projects that
boost the efficiency of water services “in light of the exceptional
circumstances and mounting challenges”.
The project will supply additional drinking water to several
regions and irrigation water to the Jordan Valley, said the minister.
He commended Germany’s support, which will significantly
contribute to the ministry’s plans to address various challenges.
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