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ANKARA — Turkey will continue to protect all of its water
resources, which are the "most strategic asset” of the next century, President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday (March 22).
"We will continue to work hard to protect our water
resources, the most strategic asset of the next century,” Erdogan said in a
tweet to mark World Water Day.
Observed annually on March 22 since 1993, the day focuses on
the importance of water management, raising awareness about the 2.2 billion
people living without access to safe water, and the need for action to tackle a
global water crisis.
In her message, first lady Emine Erdogan said Turkey faces
the effects of climate change and its painful consequences like all other
countries.
"Every disaster we experience, unfortunately, reminds us of
the value and importance of water, our source of life,” she said on Twitter.
"I believe that we will continue our fight against climate
change stronger than yesterday,” she added, stressing the need to protect and
preserve nature for future generations.
(NRT Digital Media/AA)