PHILIPPINES SEEKS INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN WATER LEGISLATION AT THE 2024 AAWC CLIMATE AND WATER ROUNDTABLE MEETING

The AWC is an inter-parliamentary organization of Asian countries for water, focusing on the realization of water welfare and achieving Asia's common prosperity through parliamentary cooperation. The AAWC has consistently prioritized the development and improvement of water-related policies across Asia, recognizing the critical role that water management plays in sustainable development and regional stability.

During the roundtable discussions, ROK National Assembly Representative and Council Chairman Jeoung-ae Han highlighted AAWC's efforts to advance cooperation in sustainable water resource management with the Philippines through intensive policy research.

Rep. Momo also underscored the importance of region-specific policy research the enhancement of PH-ROK partnerships, especially in infrastructure and water management, and the involvement of local communities in planning and implementing water management strategies as future strategies in water management for the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.

PH Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega also highlighted that comprehensive and science-based research like the AAWC policy research paper on the Philippines will allow countries to find complementarities and jointly address challenges in national integrated water management initiatives.

After the roundtable, participants also visited the Soyang River Dam, the Hanam Union Park, and the K-Water Han River Basin Head Office to learn more about water resource management and waste treatment best practices of the Republic of Korea. END