Manama:Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, chaired the second ministerial meeting of the Electricity and Water Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting was conducted via video conference and included ministers responsible for electricity and water affairs from GCC member states.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister stressed the significance of enhancing joint Gulf cooperation and efforts to integrate the electricity and water sectors. This initiative aligns with the visions and aspirations of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC countries.
Minister Humaidan acknowledged the efforts of the GCC General Secretariat, relevant authorities in member states, and the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA). He expressed hope that the meeting would result in constructive recommendations and decisions to further joint cooperation and support sustainable development goals.
The meeting's agenda included discussions on a study regarding the implementation of water interconnection projects among GCC member states, as well as efforts to bolster the GCC electricity interconnection system.