RABAT, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Moroccan Prime Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani will lead a delegation to the eighth edition of the World Water Forum, scheduled for March 18-23 in Brasilia, said the Prime Minister's office Saturday.
During the opening ceremony, Othmani is expected to hand over the Hassan II Great World Water Prize to the sixth winner, held under the theme "working for more solidarity and inclusion to ensure water security and climate justice," according to a statement.
The prize was jointly initiated by the World Water Council and Morocco in 2000, in memory of late King Hassan II, and in recognition of his policy of cooperation and solidarity for the preservation and sustainable management of water resources.
The Moroccan delegation participating in this year's forum, organized under the slogan "share water," also includes Secretary of State for Water Charafat Afilal, and several officials and experts, the statement added.
This year's forum will draw more than 35,000 participants representing 170 countries, with 140 ministerial delegations.
