Arab League Calls for Integrated and Fair Management of Water Resources to Ensure Water Security

The Arab League has emphasized the urgent need for integrated and equitable water resource management to ensure national and regional water security. Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Economic Affairs Sector at the Arab League, Ambassador Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Malki, underscored the importance of cross-sectoral and societal cooperation to address water challenges in the Arab world. His remarks were made in a statement by the General Secretariat of the Arab League on the occasion of Arab Water Day, observed annually on March 3. This year's theme, "Sustainable Water for a Better Water Future," highlights the need for long-term strategies to preserve and optimize water resources.
 Ambassador Al-Malki noted that water security remains a top priority for the Arab League, with continuous follow-up through the Housing, Water Resources, and Disaster Risk Reduction Department, which serves as the Technical Secretariat of the Arab Ministerial Water Council. The council convenes regularly to review policies, coordinate Arab positions, and develop strategies to address the region's growing water challenges.