Nile Basin countries

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.

Egypt establishes fund for investments in Nile Basin Countries

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 07:42 GMT

Abdelatty explained that the fund will rely on three sources of funding: the Egyptian state budget, partnerships with the Egyptian private sector, and collaborations with Nile Basin countries and other African partners, including regional and international organizations. He emphasized that Egypt hopes these partners will direct a portion of their investment commitments in Africa through this fund.

PM: Egypt has plans for collaborative projects with Nile Basin countries

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 12:22 GMT

In the speech he gave in the press conference that was held following meeting with the new Cabinet members, Madbouli said that these initiatives aim to optimize the utilization of water resources while bolstering their economic development.

Egypt's exports to Nile Basin countries increased 29.5% during 2021

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 03:21 GMT

The Nile Basin countries include: (Sudan - Ethiopia - Uganda - Congo - Kenya - Tanzania - Rwanda - Burundi - Eritrea - South Sudan).

26.3% increase in trade exchange bet. Egypt, Nile Basin countries

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 - 03:24 GMT

Egypt's exports to the Nile Basin countries recorded $1.11 billion during the period from January to the end of September 2021, compared to $835 million over the same period last year, with an increase of 33.7 percent.

Water Minister: Egypt is not against development in the Nile Basin countries

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 - 03:03 GMT

“97 percent of Egypt's renewed water resources come from abroad,” the minister said adding that the country’s water sector is facing challenges of water shortage and growing population.

World Water Council ready to hold dialogue with Nile basin countries

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 - 01:50 GMT

World Water Council president is willing to cooperate with the Egyptian government to save every single drop of water.

Sisi, Museveni discuss ways of Nile Basin countries development

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 - 12:30 GMT

Both leaders tackled the latest developments in the African continent, counter-terrorism efforts, trade issues, and infrastructure development.

VICMED: A feasible bid for smooth-sailing Nile basin ties?

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 - 01:27 GMT

It has been estimated that the final cost of the feasibility study of the project could reach $10 million.

LE 400 million spent to help Nile Basin countries: minister

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 - 09:30 GMT

Egypt spent LE 400 million during the last four years to help the Nile Basin countries, and it will double the amount in the upcoming four years.

Egypt holds on to water rights amid ‘critical situation’

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 - 07:15 GMT

Climate change impacts could force five million people to be displaced from the Delta if the solutions and mitigation strategies are not heeded.

Shoukry, Nyamitwe discuss cooperation, water security

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 - 10:57 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry discussed several issues of mutual interest with his Burundian counterpart, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe, on Tuesday.

Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia hold tripartite summit on GERD

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 - 02:17 GMT

Leaders of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan will meet on sidelines of 30th summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa to discuss GERD

Legal instruments to be signed between Egypt, Ethiopia

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 - 07:36 GMT

We have agreed on several bilateral legal instruments that we shall sign tomorrow in the presence of the two states’ leaders,” said Samah Shoukry.

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