The president is a certified diver but other Cabinet members had to take lessons in recent weeks to prepare for the unprecedented meeting.

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He is currently taking French lessons to prepare for the move.

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The panel discussion brought together High-level expert officials from both Member States and international bodies, with broad experience in addressing water and disasters, to share experiences and lessons on how to prepare for large-scale water disasters, including droughts.

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This panel discussion will bring together High-level expert officials who have had broad experience in addressing disasters to share their experiences and lessons on how governments should prepare for large-scale water disasters, including droughts.

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