On the sidelines of the 9th Cairo Water Week 2026 (October 25–29), Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady, President of the National Water Research Center (NWRC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research Institute of Irrigation and Water Problems under Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Water Resources.
The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, and H.E. Mr. Shavkat Khamraev, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Water Resources.
The MoU aims to strengthen scientific and technical cooperation, promote applied research, and develop innovative solutions to water management challenges amid increasing water scarcity and climate change.
Key areas of cooperation include:
– Improving irrigation efficiency and reducing water losses.
– Advancing modern and smart irrigation technologies.
– Applying digital technologies and artificial intelligence to water resources management.
– Promoting agricultural drainage water reuse.
– Enhancing irrigation and drainage systems through remote sensing and GIS technologies.
The agreement also supports joint research projects, pilot studies, scientific exchanges, technical visits, knowledge sharing, and access to research facilities, fostering practical innovation and capacity building.
This partnership reflects NWRC’s commitment to expanding international research collaboration, enhancing water-use efficiency, and advancing water security and sustainable development.
