AMMAN —
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh and Vice President of
the
European Investment Bank (EIB) Gelsomina Vigliotti confirmed Monday their
close cooperation and shared goal of strengthening support for high-impact
water investment throughout Jordan, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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During the first
face-to-face meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two
officials discussed the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project —
also known as the
National water Carrier project and the donor conference in Amman later this
week.
Shraideh reiterated his
thanks to the
EIB for its $250 million development loan announced during the
pledges conference to support the National Carrier project, and its willingness
to provide additional financing for this strategic project. He also referred to
the bank’s contribution to financing a study of the environmental and social
impact assessment of the National Carrier, which complements the technical and
financial studies funded by the US.
"Enabling Jordanian
and international partners to join forces to support this landmark project is
essential to secure water supply for future generations in our country and
tackle the impact of climate change," he added.
Vice President Vigliotti,
during a two-day official visit to Jordan, has discussed the EIB’s role and
support for the largest water generation scheme to be implemented in the
history of the Kingdom, alongside donors and international financial partners.
The EIB’s
Vice President said that investing in water is investing in the future, adding
that the visionary National Water Carrier Project will enable Jordan to adapt to the impact
of a
changing climate, increasingly scarce water resources, and a growing
population.
"As the world’s
largest international financier for water investments, the EIB has unique
global technical and financial experience and Jordan is a key focus of the
EIB’s global support for water investment. The excellent cooperation between
Jordanian and EIB partners has enabled backing for transformational water
investment across the country that has secured water access for thousands of
people. It is a pleasure to join Jordanian and international partners in Amman
and to discuss our potential support and cooperation regarding the project," she noted.
EU Ambassador to Jordan
Maria Hadjitheodosiou said that Jordan and the EU recognize the importance of
accelerating investment to improve access to drinking water and adapt to
climate change. The close cooperation between Jordanian and Team Europe
partners, including the EIB, and the EU, is strengthening the impact of water
investment to benefit communities across Jordan."
The project will supply
an additional 300 million cubic meters of water annually to Amman and other
regions of the country.
Possible EIB financing
for the project is expected to be considered by the EIB board in the coming
months
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