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  The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council attends a Workshop on the GCC Water Security

GCC- Riyadh

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani attended on Monday, 10 June 2019, part of the workshop on the GCC water security, organized by the Secretariat economic and development sector, at the GCC headquarters, in Riyadh; with the participation of a number of the GCC experts, specialists and researchers in the field of water.

During the session, the Secretary-General was briefed on the concept of water security, its main dimensions, and indicators. As well as, the GCC unified water strategy, and the connection between the security and economies of water and the ones of food and energy, In addition to the private sector role in regards to water security issues.

The Secretary-General praised organizing such an important workshop, stressing that the GCC water security is a priority for their Majesties and Highness, leaders of the GCC States, noting the important achievements made regarding the provision of water in the Member States.  He also praised the participation of experts and specialists in the field in this workshop, highlighting these issues and exchanging their views and ideas in this regard.