Jordan Valley, November 20 (Petra) – Secretary General of the Jordan Valley Authority, Hisham Haisa, and the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Nabil Assaf, met on Wednesday to discuss enhancing cooperation to promote sustainable development and address the environmental and climate challenges facing the region.

During the meeting, Haisa emphasized the significance of partnering with the FAO, highlighting its key role in supporting sustainable development projects. He explained that the primary focus is on improving water resource management, promoting sustainable agriculture, and bolstering food security through innovative strategies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and infrastructure sustainability.

Haisa also underscored the importance of joint efforts to develop projects that improve water quality and enable its reuse, which would enhance the agricultural sector’s efficiency and strengthen the local economy.

For his part, Assaf commended the authority's efforts in managing natural resources and reaffirmed the FAO's commitment to supporting agricultural development and enhancing food systems in Jordan. He expressed the organization’s readiness to provide technical support and advice on improving agricultural water governance and strengthening the resilience of food systems in response to climate change.

According to a statement from the Authority, the meeting also addressed mechanisms for implementing joint projects aimed at improving water management, supporting farmers, and increasing local communities’ adaptability to climate change.

The discussions included plans to organize workshops and training sessions to build local talents and enhance development policies in the Jordan Valley. The meeting also featured a field visit to local farms to assess the challenges faced by farmers and explore sustainable solutions for improving agricultural productivity and food security.

//Petra// AJ

20/11/2024 16:33:05