Iraq has taken another step toward improving its water infrastructure after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support the development of the country’s water sector.
The agreement was signed in Istanbul by Ammar Adel Hussein, Director General of the General Directorate of Water, representing Iraq’s Ministry of Construction, Housing and Municipalities.
According to the ministry, the partnership will support a number of strategic water projects in central and southern Iraq. The projects are aimed at improving drinking water networks, increasing service reliability, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water supplies for residents.
Hussein said the agreement strengthens the ongoing cooperation between Iraq and Japan in the water sector. He explained that it builds on previous joint initiatives, including surveys and data-collection programs that assessed water infrastructure needs across the country.
The information gathered from those earlier studies is expected to help Iraqi authorities identify priority projects and improve planning for future investments in the sector.
The agreement reflects Iraq’s continued efforts to modernize its water infrastructure and improve access to safe and reliable drinking water, particularly in provinces facing growing demand and infrastructure challenges.
