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Water Minister Calls for Global Drought Action
Dr. Hani Sweilim, the Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, arrived in Mongolia to participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17), held from August 17 to 28, 2026, under the slogan "Land Restoration... Restoring Hope." The conference addresses issues related to desertification, drought, and land degradation, with a focus on strengthening international efforts to restore lands, combat drought, and achieve sustainable management of natural resources to enhance food and water security and address climate change. Sweilim's participation will include discussions on international cooperation, Egypt's experience in reusing agricultural wastewater, improving resource efficiency, and climate change adaptation, emphasizing the vital need to mobilize financing for developing countries to support their land restoration efforts and promote sustainable development. Egypt's involvement in this conference presents an opportunity to bolster its international efforts in water and climate sectors and to exchange expertise in facing desertification and drought challenges.
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