Water Security

Europe to support Egypt on economic reforms, migrant needs: Spanish FM

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 12:55 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty held Wednesday a joint press conference with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in Cairo.

Egypt rejects current form of Entebbe Agreement on Nile River: minister

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 12:08 GMT

Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sweilam called Sunday on states that ratified the Entebbe Agreement to revisit their stances and resume talks.

Egyptian president inaugurates 7th edition of Cairo Water Week

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 10:46 GMT

President Sisi called on the international community to increase its support to African states in the field of water management by providing the necessary funding and technology.

Egypt vows to defend its water security ‘uncompromisingly’ if damage occurs due to GERD

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 08:28 GMT

Abdelatty underscored the critical importance of water as "an existential issue for Egypt," being the sole nation entirely dependent on the transboundary Nile River as its primary water source.

Ethiopian Renaissance Dam causes 1-month delay of Nile water arrival to Egypt

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 02:42 GMT

The water was supposed to arrive to Egypt by the end of July but it arrived by the end of August.

Egypt able to counteract any threats to its water security: FM

Thu, 30 May 2024 - 01:27 GMT

Speaking to the Nile News T.V., Shoukry reiterated Egypt's unequivocal stance against any threats to its water security, emphasizing the existential importance of this issue. He affirmed Egypt's determination to counteract any endeavors aimed at undermining its water security.

Egypt’s Sisi: Arab water security represents a pressing concern that could escalate into an existential threat

Thu, 30 May 2024 - 05:34 GMT

President Sisi also called upon all active members of the international community to fulfill their moral and legal obligations to halt the unjust Israeli conflict. “I urge the international community to take immediate and decisive action to enforce the instantaneous and unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance to the Gaza Strip to break the Israeli siege and counter any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinians from their lands,” said President Sisi.

MOIC intends to provide security water projects worth $4.7B

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 04:49 GMT

During her participation, Al-Mashat emphasized Egypt's dedication to strengthening international partnerships with both multilateral and bilateral development partners in the water sector

Size of Ethiopian Dam's 4th filling is 24B cubic meters: Egyptian geologist

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 - 02:47 GMT

That is more than those of the previous ones combined.

Egypt describes 4th filling of Ethiopian dam as violation of Declaration of Principles

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 - 07:27 GMT

The declaration provides the necessity of congruence among the three countries on the filling and operation processes.

Egyptian geologist reveals updates on disputed Ethiopian Dam's 4th filling

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 - 10:27 GMT

Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University Abbas Sharaky Abbas Sharaqy posted Saturday on Facebook satellite images.

Egypt's irrigation minister highlights measures taken to fight water poverty

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 - 02:17 GMT

Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sweilam noted in a TV interview Saturday that the water poverty line is 1,000 cubic meters per capita per annum and that the figure in Egypt is half that quantity.

Mauritanian president commends Egypt's patience, wisdom on Ethiopian Dam dispute

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 - 12:46 GMT

The two chiefs of state tackled the conditions of Libya and Sudan as well as the "Nile Water" issue.

Egypt calls Ethiopian statement 'desperate attempt to sabotage Arab-African relations'

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 09:51 GMT

The ambassador pointed out that the statement included falsehoods pertinent to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Egypt denounces Ethiopia’s accusations of ‘politicizing’ Renaissance Dam file

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 09:45 GMT

“The continuous Ethiopian claim that Egypt politicized the issue of the Renaissance Dam is an attempt to evade legal responsibility, and disregard the principles of international law and good neighborliness,” Loza said.

Know more about how Egypt works to achieve water security, protect sea beaches

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 12:18 GMT

It is also an important step towards achieving water security and paying attention to preserving and protecting huge assets related to water resources.

Egyptian geologist reveals outcome of Ethiopian Dam's 3rd filling using satellite image

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 - 11:57 GMT

Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University Abbas Sharaky posted on Facebook Tuesday a satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Professor warns of cracks in saddle dam of Ethiopia's mega hydropower project

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 - 11:01 GMT

Sewilam made the observation through images he acquired on Google Maps, making a comparison between those of 2020 and others of 2022.

Egyptian president reiterates to Tanzanian FM stance on water security in view of Ethiopian Dam crisis

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 - 02:37 GMT

President Sisi Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Liberata Mulamula at Al Itihadiyah Presidential Palace.

EU ready to broker solution to Ethiopian Dam crisis affecting Egypt: European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 01:19 GMT

The interview covered the food and energy crises ensued from the Russia-Ukraine War.

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