Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to be with you at this ceremony celebrating the international water day. This ceremony is important because it honors those pioneers who have contributed to the conservation of Jordan s water resources. This ceremony also reflects Jordan's commitment to protect and conserve its precious water resources.
Water is the single most critical natural resource in Jordan.
It is essential to for human life and for sustainable economic development. Given the Jordan's extremely limited water resources, special efforts are required to protect these resources from degradation and depletion. Over the long term, solutions will include developing new supplies and reducing population growth. In the short to medium term, there are a number of steps that can and are being taken to alleviate the impending water crisis and contribute to a more stable supply of water. Conservation and the efficient use of water are a top priority.