Baku:State Minister of Water Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Aklilu Adagn, has engaged in discussions with leaders of the water sector following a significant structural change within the Ministry of Water and Energy.
According to Ministry of Water and Energy, the Ministry has merged the previously separate drinking water and sanitation and water resources management sectors into one unified structure to enhance operational efficiency and coordination. On October 26, 2019, Mr. Aklilu Adagn, the newly appointed Minister of State for Water and Sanitation, convened with project leaders and coordinators for a working discussion.
During the consultation, Mr. Laineh Yirdaw, CEO of Integrated Water Resources Management, along with other officials, presented key projects and work units. These included flood prevention activities aimed at reducing flood hazards and ensuring a coordinated response, the Basenet project for monitoring water resources data, and land acquisition around basins. Discussions also covered the Integrated Water Resources Management activities focusing on sustainable use and conservation of water resources.
In concluding the meeting, Mr. Aklilu Adagn emphasized that the development and infrastructure projects initiated will be carried out collaboratively and supportively. The projects and working units under the sector have agreed to fulfill their national responsibilities effectively through an integrated approach.
