The meeting included Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sewilam, and Major Generals Magdy Anwar, head of the National Service Projects Organization of the Armed Forces, Khaled Ahmed Abdullah, head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority, and Walid Mohamed Aref, head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson for
the presidency, stated that the meeting reviewed the overall water situation
across the country, and covered water availability for agricultural projects
and drinking water, as well as the progress of ongoing projects, particularly
those related to reinforcing water infrastructure.
Officials also followed up on the New Delta project, which
involves collecting and treating agricultural wastewater to provide clean water
for agricultural investments in the region.
The meeting highlighted the "Water Security for All
2050" plan, a national strategy focused on rationalizing water
consumption, improving water quality, and developing resources.
A key component of this plan is the
"second-generation" irrigation system, which aims to achieve water
security through new technologies and the efficient management of existing
resources. This includes digital transformation for water management and the
use of satellites to monitor waterways and detect encroachments.
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said
the system will treat water through major projects, including the Bahr
Al-Baqar, New Delta, and Al-Mahsama treatment plants.
The president commended the ministry's efforts and emphasized the importance of continued water conservation in all sectors. He also called for the sound management and safe use of Egypt's groundwater.