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Egypt on Saturday affirmed coordinated efforts to conserve environment and protect water quality at Lake Nasser in the wake of the accident.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Yoko Kamikawa, Special Envoy of the Japanese Prime Minister to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference on Wednesday, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s acute water scarcity challenges, the ministry said in a statement.
The Egyptian Ministry of Transport has prepared a comprehensive plan to implement measures and mechanisms that will ensure a strong boost to passenger and freight transport via the Nile.
President El-Sisi thanks Trump for peace efforts, stresses Nile water security and cooperation with Nile Basin countries.
Abdelatty said Cairo’s red lines include opposition to displacement and the division of the Gaza Strip, affirming Egypt’s commitment to maintaining the unity of Arab and sisterly states.
Speaking during a seminar on water security held as part of a training course for Egyptian military diplomatic personnel posted abroad, Hani Sewilam highlighted the country’s 98% reliance on the river for its renewable water resources.
The talks were also attended by Michael Regas, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
The ministry’s statement comes two weeks after Egypt accused Ethiopia of “reckless management” of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), saying that irregular discharges had caused a severe and delayed flood on the Nile.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and his Sudanese counterpart Ambassador Mohieddin Salem affirmed on Monday their complete rejection of unilateral measures on the Nile River.
Abu Saddam strongly rejected what he described as exaggerated and malicious claims about widespread flooding in Menoufia and Beheira governorates, stating that the damage to crops in certain areas is largely due to farmers' failure to follow government instructions, a situation they were warned about in advance.
The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Egypt’s consistent position in support of Sudan’s security, stability, unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He stressed the importance of maintaining and supporting Sudan’s national institutions and emphasized Egypt’s keenness to engage positively with various efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Sudan and alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the brotherly Sudanese people.
The Egyptian side also shed light on the country's role on combating illegal migration.
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam asserted that Egypt is keen on supporting development efforts in Nile Basin countries, boosting cooperation and achieving progress as a the cornerstone of Egypt’s water policy.
The cruise ship, Crown Vision, was on a journey from the Marina of Akhenaten in Minya city heading to Beni Suef Governorate, carrying 57 Germans and 2 French nationals.
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sweilam called Sunday on states that ratified the Entebbe Agreement to revisit their stances and resume talks.
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.
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.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty made Wednesday a phone call to Kenyan Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi.
The Egyptian government is also promoting sustainable water use practices. This includes using water more efficiently and conserving water resources.
Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir made the announcement on Wednesday.
