AMMAN – During the inaugural session of the 37th session of
the Regional Conference of the
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the
Near East and North Africa on Monday, Syrian Minister of Agriculture, Engineer
Mohammed Hassan Qatana, underscored the importance of international agreements
concerning water distribution between
Syria and Jordan.
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Addressing concerns about water scarcity impacting Jordan,
Qatna clarified that climatic conditions and the lack of reservoir
replenishment in Syria are the primary factors behind the
insufficient water supply. He assured attendees that Syria remains dedicated to fulfilling its
commitments regarding water distribution to Jordan once reservoirs are
adequately refilled, Al-Ghad reported.
"We are committed to the
water agreement with Jordan,
and as neighboring countries, we are always engaged in direct dialogue on this
matter," Qatna stated.
Syria has faced significant challenges due to
four years of drought, resulting in water scarcity in reservoirs. Additionally, lakes have
dried up, further exacerbating water shortages in the region.
Despite these challenges, Syria remains committed to
agreements signed with Jordan and other Arab countries. Notably, a recent quadrilateral
agreement among Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq aims to facilitate the
exchange of agricultural products. This agreement seeks to harmonize plant and
animal
health quarantine systems, streamlining the exchange of goods among the
four nations.
However, obstacles such as plant and animal health
certificates, re-inspection, and product analysis at border crossings hinder
the smooth flow of products among the four countries. To address these
challenges, the quadrilateral agreement seeks to unify plant and animal
health quarantine systems, allowing for the recognition of a single health
certificate. This initiative aims to eliminate the need for re-inspection or
analysis when crossing multiple border crossings between the four nations,
facilitating trade and cooperation in the agricultural sector.
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