Ammon News - Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority, Hisham Haisa, confirmed the existence of understandings with the Syrian side regarding the management of water resources in the Yarmouk River Basin, in contrast to what prevailed under the previous regime.

During a meeting of the Parliamentary Agriculture and Water Committee on Monday, Haisa said that recent meetings reactivated the joint technical committee for the Yarmouk Basin, during which the random depletion of water in a number of illegal dams and wells in the basin was studied.

These efforts resulted in a Syrian government decision and decree ordering the cessation of illegal wells, he added.

Haisa pointed out that Jordan has submitted a comprehensive study of the Yarmouk Basin, covering both Jordanian and Syrian sides, with the aim of achieving equitable water sharing between the two countries.

He also emphasized that these steps represent a new beginning for water cooperation between Jordan and Syria, and reflect both parties' commitment to protecting water resources and ensuring sustainability.