Tunisia, Egypt, Libya Focus on Water Security

Tunisian and Egyptian ministers met in Tunis to discuss water security, a critical issue for the region. This meeting, organized as part of a trilateral cooperation initiative, aims to strengthen cooperation among the three countries in the face of climate challenges and water resource tensions. The discussions focus on river basin management, infrastructure modernization, and the preservation of aquatic ecosystems. The Tunisian minister, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, emphasized the importance of a common approach to combat water scarcity, a subject that directly affects agriculture, the population, and industry. Egypt, whose water resources are threatened by the decline of the Nile, expressed support for joint projects aimed at optimizing water distribution. Libya, also affected by shortages, stressed the need for shared governance to avoid conflicts. This initiative comes amid climate change exacerbating water tensions in the region. The three countries agree on the necessity of sharing data, financing sustainable irrigation projects, and promoting water-friendly agricultural practices. The goal is to preserve natural resources while supporting the economy and food security of the Mediterranean. The Tunisian minister, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, emphasized the importance of a common approach to combat water scarcity, a subject that directly affects agriculture, the population, and industry. The three countries agree on the necessity of sharing data, financing sustainable irrigation projects, and promoting water-friendly agricultural practices. Egypt, whose water resources are threatened by the decline of the Nile, expressed support for joint projects aimed at optimizing water distribution.