On this occasion, Senegal also underlined the importance of transboundary and intersectoral cooperation in the field of water, as well as the place of water in achieving the sustainable development goals.

Source: https://www.africa.com/why-we-must-cooperate-to-address-water-crisis/

Parties bordering the same transboundary waters are obliged to cooperate by concluding specific agreements and establishing joint bodies.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/10-states-in-africa-middle-east-and-latin-america-commit-to-join-key-water-sharing-treaty-as-united-nations-sets-membership-target-for-half-of-all-countries-by-2030/

The Helmand River is considered to be an international or transboundary watercourse.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/01/afghanistans-kamal-khan-dam-and-the-helmand-river-treaty/