Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reiterated Monday that Egypt supports cooperation among Nile Basin countries, which must be based on inclusiveness and ensuring the representation of all basin states.
This came during the minister's participation at the 7th Cairo Water Week, running from 13 to 17 October in Cairo, according to the Egypt ian cabinet's statement.
"The division is evidenced by the presence of several river basin organizations instead of a unified body," the minister said. However, some member states deviated from the founding principles by opening negotiations on the framework agreement, which was not approved by all member states. He highlighted several criteria for evaluating the effectiveness and success of transboundary river basin organisations, at the top of which is the need to adhere to the principles of international water law.
Egypt needs around 114 billion cubic metres of water annually, while its available water resources are estimated at approximately 59.6 bcm annually, 90 percent of which is dependent on the Nile River.
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