*  The water cut-off from Turkey is a humanitarian issue.

His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) welcomed a delegation of university professors, experts, and specialists in water and desertification issues, along with a delegation from the Holy Hussaini Shrine.

During the meeting, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) emphasized the importance of water and its impact on people's lives, stressing the necessity for government and academic institutions to take their role in facing the upcoming stage and its serious challenges for the country.

He pointed out that the water cut-off by the Turkish state is a humanitarian issue, which is a subject of significant follow-up and attention, and the need to stay updated on developments.

His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) also listened to the delegation's insights regarding the water situation in Iraq. The delegation expressed their gratitude and appreciation to His Eminence for his great attention to this issue and for listening to their presentations.

Sheikh Ali Al-Najafy, the representative of His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life), and the Director of his office, reiterated on his media page, saying: " His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) pointed out that the water cut-off from Turkey is a humanitarian issue, and he is closely monitoring the developments," and added: "His Eminence (may his shadow last) listened to the delegation's insights regarding the water situation in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of water and its impact on people's lives."

The delegation, in turn, expressed their deep gratitude for the warm reception and the importance given to the issue.