Damascus and Amman agree to enhance water security in the Yarmouk Basin

Damascus, Syria – A Syrian official announced an agreement with Jordan aimed at enhancing water security in the Yarmouk River basin. This step reflects the two countries’ commitment to developing the management of shared water resources and their shared desire to address the growing challenges associated with water scarcity in the region.

The official explained that the agreement includes raising the level of technical coordination between the two sides and exchanging data regularly on water quantities and flow rates. In addition, the agreement stipulates the establishment of joint mechanisms to regulate water withdrawals in a way that ensures equity and sustainability.

He added that the two sides also discussed ways to reduce water loss and improve water use efficiency in the agricultural and service sectors. They also discussed the possibility of implementing joint projects in the field of water infrastructure, which would enhance the two countries’ ability to cope with the effects of climate change.

He pointed out that the Yarmouk basin is one of the most important shared water resources between Syria and Jordan. For this reason, cooperation on it is a strategic necessity, especially given the increasing demand for water and the decline in traditional resources.

This agreement comes within the framework of a broader trend to strengthen regional cooperation on water issues, amidst growing warnings of a worsening water scarcity crisis in the Middle East. This reality is pushing countries to adopt more integrated policies to ensure water security and achieve sustainable development.