Indonesia Promotes Four Main Points at 10th World Water Forum

Minister for Communication and Information Technology accompanied by Director General for Multilateral Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a press conference, at Media Center Room, Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center 2, Sunday (05/19). (Photo: PR of Cabinet Secretariat/Rahmat)

The Indonesian Government promoted four main points in managing global water resources at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF). This information was conveyed by Director General for Multilateral Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tri Tharyat to the media persons.

“First point is an international agreement through United Nations General Assembly on designating World Lake Day. It will be an important legacy of WWF,” Tri stated.

The second point Indonesia proposed was to establish a center for excellence and resilience on water and climate change issues.

“The third point is what is known as Integrated Water Resources Management, especially in small islands, which is of our importance since we have so many small islands and of the importance of small island developing countries” Tri further explained.

The last one is Indonesia will also put in efforts to realize 100 concrete projects on water which have been curated by Indonesian ministries, i.e., Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing.

Tri further said that the 10th WWF encourages values and activities which are different from the earlier forums.

“It is the first time in the history of World Water Forum since it was firstly held in Morocco, there will be a heads of state segment which is called High Level Meeting. It has been confirmed that the High-Level Meeting will be attended by representatives of 48 countries and international organizations,” he explained.

Additionally, for the first time in WWF history, a ministerial declaration will be made without negotiations, only in the form of consultation.

“Most importantly in the 10th WWF, not only the event that will be recalled as a very phenomenal event in the aspect of organization, but we also create a legacy resulting in a compendium. So, it will mention a number of projects curated by related Indonesian ministries/institutions,” Tri further explained.

Furthermore, he also explained that the ministerial meeting will be attended by representatives of 108 countries and 30 international organizations that have confirmed to attend. (TGH/DNS/UN)(AW/LW)