[20/March/2010]

HAJJAH, March 20 (Saba)- Minister of State for the Parliament and Shura Affairs Ahmad al-Kuhlani affirmed on Saturday the importance of preserving water resources as the country is threatened by drought due to lack of water resources and rain.

During the festival, organized by UNICEF organization in coordination with OXFAM on launching Mizraq Water Project and to mark the World Day for Water, al-Kuhlani claimed all segments of the society to stop water usage for Qat trees and spread awareness of the importance of the rationalization of domestic consumption.

He praised the humanitarian support provided by UNICEF and other organizations to provide requirements concerning displaced people such as food, shelter and health and their contribution to the accomplishment of Mizraq Water Project.

For their part, UNDP and UNICEF representatives and Regional Director of Oxfam Organization affirmed the importance of arising awareness on the risks of drought and scarcity of water resources and to take advantage of the indicators of the United Nations regarding the scarcity of water resources by some people particularly in Yemen.

SA/AM

Saba