Ministry of Energy and Water urges UN to fund water transfer project from Panjshir to Kabul
The Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan has announced that its acting minister held discussions with the head of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) regarding expanding cooperation on water and energy projects in the country.
On Wednesday, October 16, the ministry released a statement detailing the meeting between Abdul Latif Mansour, the Taliban Minister of Energy and Water, and the head of UNDP in Afghanistan.
So far, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has not released any official statement regarding the discussions on expanding water and energy projects in Afghanistan.
According to the statement, “In the current situation, implementing water management and energy development projects are among the most critical needs of the people of Afghanistan.”
The statement emphasized the importance of international organizations’ cooperation in developing and implementing water supply projects, stressing that the Kabul-Panjshir water project is of “vital importance” for Kabul’s residents.
Previously, the Ministry of Energy and Water officials had indicated that the survey for the Kabul-Panjshir water project was nearing completion.
Reports suggest that this project will have the capacity to transfer two cubic meters of water, which would provide drinking water to approximately two million Kabul residents.
This development comes amid increasing concerns over the shortage of drinking water in Afghanistan, a problem exacerbated by the ongoing drought and the severe impacts of climate change.
The lack of access to potable water, especially in Kabul, further highlights the urgency of sustainable water projects to address the country’s growing environmental and humanitarian crises. These challenges underscore the need for robust international support and swift action to secure water resources for Afghanistan’s future.
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