Water for Peace.

The article discusses a seminar held by the Schiller Institute in Paris on the topic of water as a major factor in promoting peace and mutual development. The seminar highlighted the importance of viewing water as a strategic issue rather than a scarce resource, and emphasized the need for adequate infrastructure to ensure access to water. The article also explores the role of water in the Middle East and Southwest Asia, and presents examples of water-related projects in Africa and Afghanistan. Overall, the seminar aimed to provide a positive vision of water as an instrument of peace and to address the challenges and potential solutions related to water management. The text discusses various aspects of water management and irrigation techniques throughout history. It highlights the advanced irrigation techniques used in the Indus Valley as early as 7,000 BC, the introduction of qanats in Persia to prevent water loss, the importance of navigable canals for development and peace, the role of dams in economic development, and the success of improved irrigation techniques in Xinjiang, China. It also mentions a project called "Sula ya Amani" that aims to develop the Great Lakes region in East Africa for economic potential and peace. Overall, the text emphasizes the importance of responsible water management and the potential benefits it can bring. The text discusses various topics related to water scarcity and the development of water resources in different regions. It highlights the efforts of Afghanistan to rebuild its country and increase wheat production through the Qosh Tepa canal project. The text also mentions the challenges faced in [Extracted from the article]