{
  "id": 11971539,
  "title": "Egypt committed to diplomatic solution on Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia, says PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/egypt-committed-to-diplomatic-solution-on-nile-dam-dispute-with-11971539",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/04/egypt-committed-to-diplomatic-solution-on-nile-dam-dispute-with-ethiopia-says-pm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly remains committed to resolving the dispute over the controversial Nile dam with Ethiopia through diplomatic and political means, according to a recent CNN Business Arabic interview. Egypt views the Nile as a matter of \"national security and existential importance,\" as it provides about 95% of the country's water resources. Egypt and Ethiopia recently escalated tensions by expelling each other's diplomats. The three nations accused by Ethiopia of aiding an anti-government rebellion in Ethiopia – Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan – along with Somalia, met on Sunday to strengthen their fragile alliance. Madbouly dismissed Ethiopian claims that Egypt obstructs African development, emphasizing that Cairo supports growth for all nations without harming other states, especially regarding shared rivers. Egypt stands by its position that rivers are governed by international law, making all riparian states partners in their water resources. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reiterated this stance. Nonetheless, Egypt has non-negotiable principles regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, including clear regulations and consent from Sudan, and the dam's operation should be based on a shared vision to prevent harm to downstream countries, particularly during prolonged droughts. The prime minister also defended Egypt's large-scale infrastructure investment program, which is crucial for economic growth following political instability since 2011. Egypt's economy grew by 5.1% in the 2025/26 fiscal year, surpassing 4.4% in the previous year, driven by domestic productive capacity in sustainable sectors, according to an Egyptian official.",
  "summary": "Egypt remains committed to a diplomatic and political solution to its dispute with Ethiopia over a controversial Nile dam, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has said. In an interview with CNN Business Arabic, Mr Madbouly said the Nile is a matter of “national security and existential importance” for Egypt. The country depends on the river for about 95 per cent of its water resources. Egypt and…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Egypt committed to diplomatic solution on Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia, says PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/egypt-committed-to-diplomatic-solution-on-nile-dam-dispute-with",
        "published": "2026-10-04T17:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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