PM: Top priority given to food, water security ahead of “Egypt Forum 2026”

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized on Sunday, October 11, 2026, that food and water security are Egypt's top priorities, stating they are essential for meeting citizens' basic needs and driving comprehensive and sustainable development. A dedicated session titled "Food and Water Security: Today’s Challenges and Future Safeguards" will be featured at Egypt Forum 2026, which will delve into the current challenges and the government's extensive efforts to boost self-sufficiency, reduce import reliance, and optimize resource utilization.

This statement came during a meeting convened to assess preparations for the forum, in accordance with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's directives. The gathering, which included key officials such as Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hany Sewilam, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk, and Khaled Salah, Secretary-General of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development Authority, among others, discussed the forum's main themes.

Madbouly disclosed that a thorough review of all sessions is underway as preparations for the event continue, scheduled to occur from October 19-24. The forum, overseen by President al-Sisi, intends to highlight Egypt's development strategies and the advancements made in various sectors over the past years. The meeting examined challenges to food and water security, such as population growth, climate change, scarce water resources, market volatility, and disruptions to global supply chains.

It also highlighted the government's measures to tackle these issues, underscoring the pivotal role of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development Authority and relevant ministries in spearheading large-scale agricultural expansion, securing vital crops, and enhancing infrastructure and logistics supporting food supply chains.

These initiatives aim to bolster the national economy's resilience and adaptability to global changes. Participants underscored the significance of an open and transparent approach throughout the forum's sessions and workshops, aimed at addressing citizens' concerns and questions with verifiable figures and facts. This strategy seeks to enhance public engagement and ensure that citizens fully grasp the challenges and the government's efforts to address them, recognizing them as crucial partners in Egypt's development journey.

The forum intends to showcase tangible progress, provide an impartial evaluation of state project implementations, and establish clear, sustainable guarantees and action plans to protect national resources and ensure citizens' fundamental needs.