Delegation from the House of Representatives Takes Part in the World Water Forum in Dakar
The 9th World Water Forum took place on March 21-26, 2022, in Diamniadio, about 30 Km away from Dakar, on the theme: “Water Security for Peace and Development." The Forum features the participation of delegations of Heads of States, officials, and experts from more than 100 countries, including the Kingdom of Morocco.
A delegation of the House of Representatives formed of members of the Infrastructure, Energy, Mines, and Environment Committee took part in this session. The delegation included namely:
- Rep. Sidi Brahim Khaya (Group of the National Rally of Independents);
- Rep. Hassan Tabi (Group of Authenticity and Modernity);
- Rep. Ismail Bekkali (Istiqlali Group of Unity and Egalitarianism);
- Rep. Mohamed El Bouamri (Socialist Group);
- Rep. Omar El Baz (Haraki Group);
- Rep. Abdessamad Khanani (Group of Progress and Socialism).
The Moroccan delegation attended the opening ceremony chaired by Senegalese President Macky Sall. Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka represents the Kingdom of Morocco in this Forum. The latter is a platform for debate and exchange of experiences on water-related questions.
The Representatives also took part in the 7th Hassan II Great World Water Prize ceremony, which was created in tribute to His Majesty the late King Hassan II for his efforts and insightful vision in the management of water resources.
They also participated in the opening ceremony of the Moroccan pavilion at the Exhibition Center at the Abdou Diouf Conference Complex, which provides a comprehensive overview of Morocco's experience and achievements in the water sector. The ceremony also featured the display of a documentary film highlighting the Kingdom's strategy in water resources management.
On the second day of this event, the Moroccan delegation participated in the colloquium, which was an occasion for parliamentarians to exchange views and open deep discussions on the role of parliaments in preserving this vital substance, as well as to mobilize the international community on water issues and, thus, contribute to the alleviation of the challenges facing the world.
This participation culminated in an intervention made by Rep. Sidi Brahim Khaya on "Promoting the role of local associations in making and implementing decisions in all areas related to water and sanitation in Morocco.”