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El-Sisi, Museveni call for intensified coordination on Nile River, water issues

Wed, 13 May 2026 - 12:06 GMT

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations, African cooperation, and a range of regional developments, including the situations in Sudan, Libya and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Egypt showcases "Water 2.0" strategy at Istanbul International Water Forum

Wed, 06 May 2026 - 02:33 GMT

Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam highlighted the growing global challenges in the water sector during a high-level ministerial roundtable at the 5th Istanbul International Water Forum in Turkey.

Nile walkway designs standardized to protect water security

Wed, 06 May 2026 - 09:17 GMT

Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam emphasized adherence to unified technical designs for Nile River walkways to protect the waterway's capacity.

Egypt, France discuss strengthening cooperation in water resources management

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 12:03 GMT

The minister of irrigation voiced appreciation for the strong cooperation between Egypt and France, especially in the water sector, within the framework of the long-standing strategic partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD).

Egypt, Spain discuss expanding water management cooperation

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 - 11:29 GMT

The meeting reviewed the status of ongoing joint projects, including the “Development of Smart Irrigation Management Models” project

Egypt welcomes adoption of ‘African Water Agenda 2063’; FM says it represents framework for sustainable management of water

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 - 09:59 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, participated in a high-level side event titled "Ensuring the Sustainability of Water and Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063

Egypt’s Irrigation Minister: "We Will Not Compromise on a Single Drop of Nile Water"

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 - 01:22 GMT

Sewilam delivered a lecture on the state’s massive efforts to achieve water security and the significant modernization currently underway under the second generation of the Egyptian water system, known as Water 2.0.

Cairo Water Week 2025 kicks off in October

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 - 09:22 GMT

President El-Sisi Sponsors Major Conference with 111 Sessions and 20+ International Organizations

El-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s stance on Nile water rights, urges cooperative solutions

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 - 01:45 GMT

He voiced strong opposition to unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin, emphasizing the need for collaborative approaches.

Why we need to stay hydrated during Ramadan

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 - 02:21 GMT

While staying hydrated is essential for overall health, drinking water alone will not cause significant weight loss unless combined with a healthy lifestyle.

Egypt, Sudan assert keenness on 'peaceful, political solutions' for Ethiopian Dam dispute

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 - 04:02 GMT

Cairo hosted Monday the consultation meeting among the Egyptian and Sudanese ministers of irrigation and foreign affairs as well as technical experts.

Egypt, Serbia sign MoU on water resources

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 - 01:21 GMT

The signing was attended by Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević.

Egyptian, Sudanese FMs discuss water security, peacekeeping in Somalia

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 - 12:47 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty received Sunday his Sudanese counterpart Ali Youssef al-Sherif.

Insight into adapting to climate change in Egypt

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 06:14 GMT

To better understand how Egypt can adapt, research center EUMENA organized Sunday a workshop on what needs to be done.

Egypt, ECOWAS discuss cooperation on counterterrorism, capacity-building

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 12:52 GMT

Ambassador to Nigeria Mohamed Fouad met President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Omar Touray.

Egypt has implemented 400 projects in Nile Basin countries: Water Minister

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 04:11 GMT

The Minister’s remarks were given to the Cabinet Information Center. He noted that these Egypt-funded initiatives include water harvesting projects, well drilling, drinking water stations, rain forecasting centers, and dams.

Cairo Water Week 2024: Sisi says Egypt prioritizes water as Nile linked to people’s existence

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 01:55 GMT

He made these remarks during the opening speech at the 7th Cairo Water Week on Sunday, which is held this year under the theme: “Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities.”

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.

EU supports Egypt's request to reach agreement to regulate water issue: EU Amb.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 05:52 GMT

Berger added that the EU worked for a period as a mediator between these parties, but Ethiopia did not show cooperation in this mediation, which led to its suspension.

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