Egypt will take all measures guaranteed under international law to protect the existential interests of its people and rejects unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin, the country’s foreign and irrigation ministers said on Wednesday. Following a meeting to coordinate regional and international water policy, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam and Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stated that Cairo is closely monitoring developments. The officials reaffirmed Egypt’s consistent stance on fostering cooperation and mutual benefit with all Nile Basin nations. Egypt has reinforced its historical support for development in the region, particularly within the Southern Nile Basin, by launching a $100m funding mechanism. This budget is dedicated to financing studies and development projects, supported by the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and the Egyptian Initiative for the Development of Nile Basin Countries.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 07, 2026 19:22 UTC