Message from the Director General of the National Water Commission, David Korenfeld, during the closing event of the 52nd World Water Council Board of Governors Meeting, held at the official residence of Los Pinos, Mexico City, 26 June 2014

President of the United Mexican States, Enrique Peña Nieto:

President of the World Water Council, Benedito Braga, members of the World Water Council Board of Governors:

Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources:

Media Representatives:

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Water is a cohesive element that contributes to the peace and integral development of our nations. Today, 60 representatives from institutions and organisations from different countries met, all with common challenges and a clear objective: finding solutions for the water challenges of our time. This is why it is important to acknowledge the work done during this 52nd World Water Council Board of Governors Meeting, where seven major water themes were addressed.

It is worth mentioning that this meeting coincides with the Water Week Latin America, hosted by our country and in which a platform is being built for the Americas’ contributions and proposals towards the World Water Forum...