Amman, June 18 (Petra) -- Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Soud and Director of the German Development Bank (KfW) office Matthias Schmidt Rosen on Thursday signed a separate agreement linked to the existing grant and project arrangements for the National Water Carrier project, marking continued "long-standing" cooperation and German support for Jordan’s water sector.

According to a ministry statement, the German contribution to the project includes a €102 million grant from the German federal government through KfW, in addition to €25 million provided through a debt swap agreement, bringing total support to €127 million.

The ministry said the contribution represents one of several grants allocated to the project, reflecting "sustained: German support for Jordan’s water sector amid rising demand and climate-related challenges.

The National Water Carrier project, implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, aims to supply Jordan with around 300 million cubic meters of additional potable water annually starting in 2030.

The ministry said the project includes construction of a "large" desalination plant on the Red Sea and a 450-kilometer pipeline network to transport desalinated water to Greater Amman and other areas.

Additionally, the enterprise incorporates solar photovoltaic systems to cover part of its energy needs, which would cut its carbon footprint and support Jordan’s climate and clean energy targets.

The project, which is a key pillar of Jordan’s long-term water strategy, is expected to "significantly" enhance the reliability and resilience of water supplies for households, industry and agriculture, supported by international financing and donor contributions.

//Petra// NQ