المملكة: The Crown Prince’s call reflects the Kingdom’s vision to confront water challenges

The head of the founding team of the World Water Organization, Dr. Fahd bin Saad Abu Muti said that the invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect him – during his speech at the One Water Summit for member states of the United Nations, international organizations and the private sector to join the organization, is a step A historic milestone that reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to its pioneering role in addressing water challenges worldwide.
He explained that the World Water Organization represents a new starting point in uniting international efforts to achieve comprehensive and sustainable solutions to water challenges, noting that this ambitious initiative comes within the framework of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to enhance international cooperation and support innovation in water resources management.

Addressing water-related issues

Abu Moati indicated that the organization will work to address water-related issues by developing sustainable strategies, promoting scientific research, and exchanging modern technologies, in addition to building international partnerships that contribute to raising the efficiency of using water resources.

He explained the awareness that facing water challenges is a shared responsibility that requires everyone’s cooperation, calling on countries, international organizations and the private sector to join these efforts aimed at securing a safe and sustainable water future for future generations, based on the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which places water at the heart of its development priorities.

Opening of the One Water Summit

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God support him, opened today, Tuesday in the city of Riyadh, the One Water Summit, which is being held under the joint chairmanship of His Highness, President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Ajay Banga, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and President of the World Bank.

Before the start of the summit, memorial photos were taken for His Highness the Crown Prince and the leaders and heads of the participating delegations.

Word of the Crown Prince

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister delivered a speech during the opening of the summit, the text of which follows:
Your Excellencies, distinguished attendees, may God’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you:
We are pleased to welcome you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to convey to you the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – and his wishes for the success of the work of the One Water Summit, which reflects our resolve and determination to continue joint work to confront environmental challenges related to water scarcity. And dehydration.