Ministry of Irrigation (Syria)

The Ministry of Irrigation (Arabic: وزارة الري) of Syria was responsible managing Syria's water policies. It was established in 1982 as a replacement to the Ministry of Euphrates Dam.[1] The ministry was abolished in June 2012, its agenda was taken over by the Ministry of Water Resources.[2]

Ministry of Irrigation
وزارة الري
Agency overview
Formed1982
Preceding agency
HeadquartersDamascus
Minister responsible
Websitewww.irrigation.gov.sy

Ministers of Irrigation

  • Abdul Rahman al-Madani, (1982–2000)
  • Taha al-Atrash, (2000 – 13 December 2001)
  • Muhammad Radwan Martini (13 December 2001 – 10 September 2003)
  • Nader al-Bunni (10 September 2003 – 3 October 2010)
  • George Soumi (3 October 2010 – 23 June 2012)

References


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