Ammon News - Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) Secretary-General Hisham Haisa on Wednesday confirmed that the Syrian side will halt illegal wells that have posed a major challenge to the Yarmouk Basin over recent years.

Haisa explained, in remarks to Jordan TV, that the previous period saw significant challenges, including the spread of illegal wells and declining water levels in basins and springs, some of which dried up, noting that the current phase is witnessing a noticeable shift, with cooperation underway between the Jordanian and Syrian governments, along with technical bodies, to help the Yarmouk Basin recover and ensure sustainable water flow.

Illegal wells had negatively impacted springs and groundwater, but the decision to stop them marks an important step reflecting both sides’ commitment to the directives of King Abdullah II and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa to strengthen sustainable water resource management, He added.

Also, Haisa pointed out that a joint technical committee is working intensively to implement key projects between Jordan and Syria, which are expected to positively benefit citizens in both countries as part of a comprehensive vision for managing the Yarmouk Basin.