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Syria and Iraq agree to enhance water cooperation

Syria and Iraq have signed a technical agreement to boost cooperation on managing shared water resources, including coordination with Turkey on the Euphrates River.

Background

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers, originating in Turkey, are vital water sources for Syria and Iraq. Decades of dam construction and upstream water management have led to significant water scarcity downstream, impacting agriculture and livelihoods in both nations.

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