The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, Thor Chetha, met with a delegation from the financial institution, expressing his appreciation for their cooperation in modernizing water management infrastructure.

During the exchange, the minister outlined the government’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase I, which identifies water as one of the five priority sectors for the country’s development.

He also emphasized the cross-cutting role of efficient water resource management for economic growth and the need to address water scarcity during the dry season.

For his part, the head of the ADB delegation reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening cooperation on current and future investments.

The ministry is currently implementing several projects financed by the Asian Development Bank, including irrigation improvement programs and integrated water resources management initiatives in various provinces across the country.

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