Egypt Commended on Water and Sanitation
Egypt Commended on Water and Sanitation
A United Nations (UN) independent human rights expert, Catarina de Albuquerque, has praised Egypt for making great strides in improving access to drinking water and says the country is well-situated to address remaining challenges related to water and sanitation.
De Albuquerque, who was wrapping up her eight-day visit to the country, said: "The level of political and financial commitment to tackle these complicated issues is to be commended".
She further stated that such achievements in Egypt must be recognised, adding "That it [Egypt] considers access to drinking water and sanitation a right for all its people is already to Egypt's credit."
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