Jordan Daily – Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Saud, and Agriculture Minister, Khaled Hnaifat, signed a renewed memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to boost water harvesting, aligning with royal directives to bolster the agricultural sector and ensure nationwide water availability.
Abu Saud underscored the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration in implementing economically beneficial projects, particularly those addressing water challenges and securing local water sources. The renewed memorandum highlights their shared commitment to rainwater collection for agricultural use, ecosystem restoration, freshwater enhancement in pastoral areas, erosion prevention, and livestock watering.
The agreement involves the Jordan Valley Authority providing technical assistance for the studies and designs of water harvesting projects. Abu Saud lauded the productive cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, which has expedited the completion of various development initiatives, including excavation and dam projects.
Hnaifat spotlighted the partnership’s emphasis on sustainability, flood prevention, soil conservation, and desert development. He stressed the importance of modern water harvesting techniques in rejuvenating vegetation and combating climate change, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between the agricultural sector and the Jordan Valley Authority.
Hnaifat praised the Ministry’s efforts in advancing water harvesting, including the establishment of rainwater collection wells from Irbid to Petra, each receiving incentive support worth JD 1,500. He also highlighted the crucial role of dam and excavation systems in socio-economic development, job creation, and poverty alleviation in the targeted areas.
