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Sudan and Morocco agreed to strengthen technical cooperation in the fields of water resources management and the development of irrigation systems, during talks between the Sudanese Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Professor Esmat Qureshi, and the Moroccan Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka in the Moroccan capital Rabat.
The two sides discussed the prospects of the partnership between the two countries in the management of water resources and the modernization of irrigation infrastructure, with the participation of experts and specialists from both sides, as well as government officials and diplomats.
Qureshi stressed the depth of relations between Khartoum and Rabat, praising the Moroccan experience in the management of dams, water harvesting and the use of modern techniques in agricultural irrigation, expressing Sudan's aspiration to benefit from these experiences to support plans to develop the agricultural sector.
He said that the expert meetings preceding the ministerial meeting dealt with strategic issues including water resources governance, flood risk management, digital transformation in irrigation systems, capacity building and academic cooperation.
For his part, the Moroccan Minister of Equipment and Water confirmed his country's readiness to exchange experiences and expertise with Sudan in the field of water resources management, in a way that supports development efforts and achieves the common interests of the two countries.
At the end of the talks, the two sides agreed to prepare a legal framework for cooperation in the field of water resources in preparation for its signing in the coming period, in addition to organizing a visit of Moroccan experts to Sudan to enhance technical cooperation and expand areas of partnership between the two countries.