H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting to follow up on the status of the “Safe Shores” project within the activities of the “Applied Research Program between Egypt and the Netherlands” JCAR. Prof. Sewilam: - The coastal region in Egypt has multiple interactions between natural, social, economic and environmental activities as a result of human activities, urban development and the effects of #climatechange. - It is necessary to #develop an integrated policy for managing coastal areas, and providing protection for citizens, infrastructure, and existing investments in these areas. - Relying on mathematical models to enable decision makers to evaluate the situation and make appropriate decisions to preserve coastal areas. - The importance of having early warning systems in coastal areas, and developing emergency plans to deal immediately with sea level rise, hurricanes, and severe marine storms. #MWRI

Together, we help in protecting our water future. The Egyptian irrigation system 2.0, is a new system to keep the Nile water irrigating our lands, generation after generation. #IrrigationSystem2.0 #WaterSustainability #Waterforall #MWRI معاً نحمي مستقبلنا المائي الجيل الثاني لمنظومة الري المصرية منظومة جديدة لتبقى مياه النيل تروي أرضنا جيلاً بعد جيل #الجيل_الثاني_لمنظومة_الري_المصرية #وزارة_الموارد_المائية_والري

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting to follow up on the status of the project “Improving the Performance of Pumping Stations in Egypt” within the activities of the “Applied Research Program between Egypt and the Netherlands JCAR”, and in cooperation with Zewail University. Prof. Sewilam: -Enhancing a comprehensive understanding of the pumping station system and improving its performance by building workers’ capabilities and designing a system to manage the assets of the Mechanical and Electrical Department. -The importance of preparing a strategic master plan for pumping stations in Egypt, similar to the plan for rehabilitating water facilities, and preparing a plan to reduce energy consumption in pumping stations. -An important role for scientific research in dealing with development requirements by presenting proposals that are practically applicable on the ground. #MWRI

Together, we help in protecting our water future. The Egyptian irrigation system 2.0, is a new system to keep the Nile water irrigating our lands, generation after generation. #IrrigationSystem2.0 #WaterSustainability #Waterforall #MWRI معاً نحمي مستقبلنا المائي الجيل الثاني لمنظومة الري المصرية منظومة جديدة لتبقى مياه النيل تروي أرضنا جيلاً بعد جيل #الجيل_الثاني_لمنظومة_الري_المصرية #وزارة_الموارد_المائية_والري

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, inspects the site of the implementation of the process of replacing and renewing the Moise Sea Mouth Barrage in Qalyubia Governorate, and meets the employees of the Central Administration of Qalyubia Irrigation, and witnesses the activities of the workshop "Performance evaluation for the winter season 2024 and preparation for the summer season 2025 in Qalyubia Governorate" #MWRI #وزارةـ_الموارد_المائية_والري أ.د. هاني سويلم وزير الموارد المائية والري يتفقد موقع تنفيذ عملية إحلال وتجديد قنطرة فم بحر مويس بمحافظة القليوبية ، ويلتقى العاملين بالإدارة المركزية لرى القليوبية ، ويشهد فعاليات ورشه عمل "تقييم الأداء للموسم الشتوى ٢٠٢٤ والإعداد للموسم الصيفى ٢٠٢٥ بمحافظة القليوبية"

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, inspects the site of the implementation of the process of replacing and renewing the Moise Sea Mouth Barrage in Qalyubia Governorate, and meets the employees of the Central Administration of Qalyubia Irrigation, and witnesses the activities of the workshop "Performance evaluation for the winter season 2024 and preparation for the summer season 2025 in Qalyubia Governorate" #MWRI #وزارةـ_الموارد_المائية_والري أ.د. هاني سويلم وزير الموارد المائية والري يتفقد موقع تنفيذ عملية إحلال وتجديد قنطرة فم بحر مويس بمحافظة القليوبية ، ويلتقى العاملين بالإدارة المركزية لرى القليوبية ، ويشهد فعاليات ورشه عمل "تقييم الأداء للموسم الشتوى ٢٠٢٤ والإعداد للموسم الصيفى ٢٠٢٥ بمحافظة القليوبية"

Within the framework of enhancing direct communication between state institutions and youth, H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, along with H.E. Prof. Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, held an expanded youth meeting with the participation of a number of young people to discuss issues related to #sustainabledevelopment, #waterresources management, and the role of youth in achieving #environmental #sustainability within Egypt’s #Vision 2030, and to review the state’s efforts in this field, where Prof. Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, gave a lecture entitled “Egypt and Water Security.” Prof. Sewilam: “The importance of preparing a generation of young people who are aware of the nation’s issues, especially the water issue, which is considered one of the most important issues that affect the lives of all citizens” Dr. Ashraf: “Promoting youth awareness of water issues is an essential part of Egypt’s Vision 2030” #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, participated in the activities of the “Forum for Localizing the Cultivation of Organic Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the New Valley Governorate and Presenting Investment Opportunities,” which was organized by Heliopolis University in cooperation with Matrouh Governorate and the Egyptian Society for Biodynamic Agriculture. Prof. Sewilam: - The necessity of using #modernirrigation systems suitable for the desert #environment, such as drip irrigation and subsurface irrigation in desert lands that depend on groundwater, to ensure achieving real rationalization in #waterconsumption. - Deep groundwater in the Egyptian deserts is non-renewable, which requires rational use of it to preserve it and prevent the depletion of groundwater reservoirs. - Applying governance principles in groundwater management, through forming water user associations and digitizing licenses. - Relying on biodynamic agriculture is important because it achieves water rationalization, and that the resulting wastewater can be #reused without treatment. - We are currently shifting to the irrigation system 2.0, which relies on modern technology to achieve its objectives. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting to follow up on the status of the agricultural drainage system, and the work and activities of the Egyptian General Authority for Drainage Projects. Prof. Sewilam: -Clearing 18,000 km of aquatic weeds, bulldozing 3.90 million cubic meters, and paving 964 km of bridges, during the first half of the fiscal year 2024/2025. -Implementing 750,000 disinfection operations for covered drainage rooms, and washing covered drainage networks with 2.90 million acres. -Monitoring the status of levels in drains, maintaining safe levels in them, and operating the stations depending on them. -Prof. Sewilam directs the continuation of the work of disinfecting and maintaining the existing open drains and covered drainage networks and replacing the covered drainage networks that have expired. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, met with Mr. Albert G. Dole, Ambassador of the State of Côte d'Ivoire to Egypt, to discuss ways to enhance the prospects for joint cooperation between Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire in the field of #water. Prof. Sewilam: - Prof. Sewilam: Strong relations link Egypt with its African brothers, especially during the period of the Egyptian presidency of AMCOW. - The Ivorian Ambassador expresses his appreciation to the Egyptian state and MWRI for their constant #support for his country. - Strengthening #cooperation, implementing mutual visits by #specialists from the two countries, and exchanging scientific expertise between the two sides. - Joint coordination in international events to draw the attention of the international community to the #challenges of the African continent. - The importance of the participation of Ivorian cadres in the training programs held by the PACWA Center. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting to follow up on: 1- The water status in Aswan Governorate during the current winter season, and to prepare for the 2025 summer season, especially with the control of the Wadi al-Naqra Canal and its branches 2- The state of irrigation and the status of the operation and maintenance of pumping stations within the governorate. Prof. Sewilam: - Continuing #coordination between irrigation and mechanical departments and Aswan Irrigation regarding operating the stations and following up on the status of the canals. - Continuing implementation of the plan to prepare for the upcoming summer season, and rotating workers between stations to provide sufficient labor to operate them - Speeding up the electrical supply work for the emergency stations scheduled to be installed in the Wadi Al-Naqra region. - Maintaining machines at stations to prevent negative impact on the pumping units. - Continuing coordination with beneficiaries and associations to organize shifts and water quantities. - Developing an executive plan for the transition to #modernirrigation in Wadi Al-Naqra with the knowledge of the beneficiaries. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, met Mrs. Sandra Kassab, Director of the Africa Department at the French Development Agency (AFD), where the proposed current and future areas of cooperation between the two sides were discussed. Prof. Sewilam: - Cooperation was discussed in preparing a “study to modernize the operation of the Delta Barrage Group” to improve the #water distribution process and reduce maintenance and operating costs. - Discussing cooperation in #developing #watermanagement and control in the Ismailia Canal, preparing for the launch of the Fourth National Drainage Program, and preparing the “Master Plan for Maintenance and Replacement of Pumping Stations.” - Cooperating in preparing second generation 2.0 leadership cadres, designing and implementing training programs to measure behavior and real-time monitoring, and integrating #artificialintelligence to improve water distribution. - Discussing #technical cooperation to #support the ministry’s objectives in implementing the second generation 2.0 system, especially the transition from water distribution by levels to disposal. - Striving to create centralized data management systems and platforms to support decision-making, simplify data analysis, and improve forecasting capabilities #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting to follow up on the status of replacing and maintaining the gates, as part of the plan to develop the water distribution and management system, and prepare for the upcoming season of maximum needs 2025. Prof. Sewilam: - Maintenance and replacement of gates to #develop the water distribution process and implement shifts. - Directing the Irrigation and Technical Inspection Authority to follow up on #maintenance work and ensure the implementation of shifts. - Directing to hold a training course for preventive maintenance engineers on maintenance mechanisms and working with electric gates. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting to follow up on the status of the development projects being implemented based on treating agricultural drainage water in the New Delta and North and Central Sinai. Prof. Sewilam: -Directing to continue work on the conveyor tracks and the pumping stations located on them according to the set schedule. - “Water treatment and reuse” is one of the axes of the irrigation system 2.0, and its expansion due to the limited #waterresources and the existence of a large gap between #resources and #water needs. -The necessity of choosing suitable crops for cultivation, relying on modern agricultural practices, and studying #salinity rates in #agricultural soil. -Training the Ministry’s engineers and technicians on the operation and maintenance of major treatment plants, especially with the increasing reliance on advanced treatment and reuse in Egypt. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, inaugurated the "Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Regional Training Center for Water Resources and Irrigation." Prof. Sewilam: - Enhancing reliance on #artificialintelligence technologies in #watermanagement as one of the most important tools of the irrigation system 2.0. - Artificial intelligence is known by its ability to study several diverse factors simultaneously, which enables the appropriate decision to be taken. - The importance of raising the #efficiency of the ministry’s employees, especially young people, in analyzing data and using modern applications and artificial intelligence. - Providing and integrating new tools into the work system to deal with the current shortage in the number of engineers and technicians. - Relying on #technology in treating and #desalinating agricultural wastewater, and #developing the water distribution process. - Applications enable monitoring of the Ministry’s projects, such as the water facilities rehabilitation project. - Applying governance principles in the ministry’s departments as one of the tools for the irrigation system 2.0. - The importance of #digital transformation in developing the #performance of the ministry’s sectors, improving water management and raising the efficiency of its distribution. - Egypt's keenness to transfer knowledge and build the capacity of African #specialists in the field of water management and adaptation to #climatechange. - Egypt offers 37 diverse training programs for Africans through the PACWA Center. - African trainees will be able to transfer the acquired #experience to their counterparts upon their return to their countries. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting to follow up on the progress of the “Water System Modernization and Transformation to Smart Irrigation Project”, which is being implemented in cooperation between the Ministry and the Spanish government. Prof. Sewilam: - The project aims to improve the #efficiency of #water use and management and improve #agricultural productivity. - Using irrigation techniques, smart agricultural practices, and #supporting digitization in monitoring the #irrigation system. - #Develop a long-term plan to achieve #sustainable water management, exchange #experiences and benefit from successful practices. -Directing the follow-up of the implementation of project activities and components according to the established work plan and approved time frame. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting with Mr. Mark Davis, Regional Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, where they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Ministry and the Bank in the field of water. Prof. Sewilam: - Reviewing the status of the “Kitchener Drain Water Quality Improvement Project” and working on supplementary studies for the project in coordination with the Bank. - Cooperation in assessing the structural condition of the Rashid Sea Wall, preparing feasibility studies and financing mechanisms. - Discussing the proposals for the projects of the "Fourth National Drainage Program", the rehabilitation of the Rashid Wall, and the rehabilitation of the Wadi Al-Naqra pumping stations. - Using #solarenergy to raise #water in #irrigation canals as one of the measures to reduce emissions that cause #climatechange. #MWRI

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting with Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst, the European Union Ambassador to Egypt, to discuss ways to enhance the water partnership between Egypt and the EU, and discussed proposals for developing strategic action plans (2024-2027) according to the Ministry’s priorities, and joint coordination in the activities of the 8th Cairo Water Week, scheduled to be held in October 2025. Prof. Sewilam: - A strategic partnership between Egypt and the EU in the field of #water, and European #support for Egypt’s efforts to confront the #challenges of #waterscarcity and #foodsecurity. - Many projects are being implemented in cooperation with the EU countries. - Egypt implements many projects and procedures that fall under the umbrella of the "second generation of irrigation system 2.0" - The European Green Facility initiative represents a vital step in addressing the challenges facing Egypt, particularly in the #water and #agriculture sectors. #EU4water #MWRI

Within the framework of H.E.’s official visit to Kenya, Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, where a bilateral meeting was held with Mr. Eric Muriithi, Kenyan Minister of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of water resources and irrigation between the two countries, in the presence of Ambassador Wael Attia, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Kenya, the official delegation accompanying H.E., and senior Kenyan officials. Prof. Sewilam: - Egypt keen to enhance cooperation with Kenya in the fields of #waterresources and adaptation to #climatechange. - Egypt will continue to #support all regional and international efforts aimed at achieving #sustainabledevelopment for the peoples of the African continent. - Discussing proposals to enhance #cooperation between the two countries through the cooperation agreement currently being activated. - Discussing a number of #development projects proposed by the Kenyan side that can be financed from the financing mechanism launched by the Egypt. - The importance of exchanging #expertise between the two countries, and Egypt’s full readiness to provide support to the Kenyan side in the field of #training and capacity building. #MWRI

Within the framework of H.E.’s official visit to Kenya, Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, where a bilateral meeting was held with Mr. Eric Muriithi, Kenyan Minister of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of water resources and irrigation between the two countries, in the presence of Ambassador Wael Attia, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Kenya, the official delegation accompanying H.E., and senior Kenyan officials. Prof. Sewilam: - Egypt keen to enhance cooperation with Kenya in the fields of #waterresources and adaptation to #climatechange. - Egypt will continue to #support all regional and international efforts aimed at achieving #sustainabledevelopment for the peoples of the African continent. - Discussing proposals to enhance #cooperation between the two countries through the cooperation agreement currently being activated. - Discussing a number of #development projects proposed by the Kenyan side that can be financed from the financing mechanism launched by the Egypt. - The importance of exchanging #expertise between the two countries, and Egypt’s full readiness to provide support to the Kenyan side in the field of #training and capacity building. #MWRI