Khaberni - Jordan and Syria launched the Jordanian–Syrian operational platform for water in Amman on Wednesday, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation in managing shared water resources, developing technical coordination mechanisms, and exchanging data to address water scarcity challenges and achieve sustainable management of this vital sector in both countries.
The Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority, Hisham Halaseh, stated that the launch of the platform followed an agreement reached during the second joint committee meeting held in Damascus, noting that all necessary tasks and requirements for activating this data-sharing platform have been completed.
Halaseh added that the platform aims to achieve sustainable water security through institutional integration, providing accurate data for decision-makers to enhance transparency and clarity, and serving the citizens in both countries, pointing out that it will contribute to the preparation of significant field projects on the ground.
He explained that the platform would support improving the efficiency of irrigation water use and developing agricultural patterns on the Syrian side, which reflects on the sustainability of the flow of Yarmouk River water and enhances the stock of Al-Wehda Dam in Jordan.
He noted that the platform relies on modern technology and remote sensing techniques, allowing Jordanian and Syrian engineers to enhance the efficiency of water sector management in both countries.
He clarified that the project is part of a package of measures and projects to develop and enhance the Yarmouk basin, which enhances the partnership in water issues and achieves mutual benefits between the two sides.
He pointed out that the Syrian side will work on halting illegal wells that affect the water springs in the Yarmouk River basin, which will positively reflect on the sustainability of water flow and enhance shared water resources.
