President Sisi attends closing ceremony of Egypt Forum 2026

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi addressed Egypt's water challenges at the ninth edition of Cairo Water Week, highlighting the country's unique predicament due to its heavy dependence on the Nile River, which accounts for over 98 percent of Egypt's renewable water resources. Sisi emphasized that water issues have become a top priority in Egypt's foreign policy, aiming to foster cooperation and shared prosperity among nations rather than serving as a political instrument for creating conflicts.

Acknowledging that water scarcity, droughts, and floods pose threats to countless countries, Sisi stressed that Egypt recognizes the need for international cooperation to address these challenges. The President called for global mobilization of funding, technology transfer, and capacity building to bolster water security. Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to respecting international law and collaborating with other Nile Basin countries to maximize the benefits of their shared resources.

The President expressed Egypt's desire to safeguard the Nile as a symbol of unity and prosperity, rather than a source of division. Sisi urged participants to channel their efforts towards developing solutions and implementing commitments, moving away from crisis management. He wished the attendees success in their deliberations and hoped that their collective actions would lead to tangible outcomes that promote peace and foster a secure, fair, and prosperous future for all Nile Basin peoples.