Deputizing for HRH the Crown Prince, MEWA Minister Leads Saudi Delegation to the 10th World Water Forum

Riyadh, May 18, 2024, SPA – Deputizing for His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Alfadley is leading the Kingdom's delegation to the 10th World Water Forum, which will take place in Bali, Indonesia, between May 18 and 28. The president of the Republic of Indonesia will inaugurate the forum.
The Saudi delegation, which represents the water sector, will present its efforts to develop the water sector, as well as its regional and international contribution in the field through a pavilion.
Saudi Arabia will engage in events and a special session focused on hosting the 11th World Water Forum 2027 in Riyadh under the theme "Action for a Better Tomorrow." Hosting aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, enhancing its regional and global efforts and role in the water sector. These efforts included the announcement by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the establishment of a global water organization in Riyadh. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has successfully placed water issues on the G20 agenda.
The theme of the 10th World Water Forum is "Water for Shared Prosperity." Six sub-themes have been defined under the thematic topic: Water Security and Prosperity; Water for Humans and Nature; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Governance, Cooperation, and Hydro-diplomacy; Sustainable Water Finance; and Knowledge and Innovation. The host country, Indonesia, expects 180 countries and representatives from 250 organizations.
The World Water Forum is the largest international event on water. It brings together all levels of participants from different areas, including politics, institutions, academia, civil society, and the private sector.
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