President El-Sisi: The Nile is Egypt's Only Lifeline.. Transboundary Rivers Must Be a Bridge for Cooperation

President El-Sisi emphasizes the importance of the Nile and transboundary rivers as a bridge for cooperation among peoples.

SUMMARY

In his speech at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, President El-Sisi highlighted the Nile's importance as Egypt's source of life and stressed that transboundary rivers should be bridges for cooperation, not causes of conflict, emphasizing Egypt's support for peaceful conflict resolution and rejection of external interference.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Egypt is closely monitoring the escalation of tensions and armed conflicts in Africa.
Emphasis on the importance of peaceful conflict resolution and rejection of external interventions.
The Nile is Egypt's only lifeline and is fundamentally relied upon.
Transboundary rivers must serve as bridges for cooperation and understanding among peoples.

CORE SUBJECT

President El-Sisi's Speech on the Nile, Security, and Development in Africa

Dr. Badr Abdel Aati, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, delivered the text of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's opening speech at the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum today, Saturday.

In his speech, President El-Sisi stated that Egypt is closely monitoring with great concern the escalation of international tensions, the growth of armed conflicts, and terrorist threats in some regions of the continent.

He emphasized that this "has devastating effects on the stability and economic growth of the continent's countries," clarifying that Egypt recognizes the critical importance of resolving conflicts through peaceful means and rejects external interventions that exacerbate crises instead of resolving them.

The President affirmed the organic link between security and stability on one hand and development on the other, stating that Egypt supports the implementation of the Security Council's decision regarding the funding of African peacekeeping operations.

In another context, the President explained that Egypt—facing severe scarcity of water resources suitable for drinking and agriculture—relies primarily and pivotally on the Nile River, considering it the only lifeline for its people.

He noted that "Egypt places special importance on enhancing cooperation in managing transboundary rivers according to the rules of international law, foremost among them the principle of prior notification and not causing harm to downstream countries."

He stressed that "transboundary rivers must be a bridge for cooperation and understanding among peoples, not a cause of tension and conflict, which Egypt affirms in every regional and international forum."

KEYWORDS

President El-Sisi Nile River Transboundary Rivers Security in Africa International Cooperation

MENTIONED ENTITIES 5

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

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President of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Dr. Badr Abdel Aati

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Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration

Russia-Africa Partnership Forum

Event

International ministerial conference held to enhance cooperation between Russia and African countries

Nile River

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The main water artery of Egypt

Security Council

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United Nations body responsible for maintaining international peace and security

NOTABLE QUOTES 2

"Egypt places special importance on enhancing cooperation in managing transboundary rivers according to the rules of international law, foremost among them the principle of prior notification and not causing harm to downstream countries."

— President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

Context: Speech at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum

"Transboundary rivers must be a bridge for cooperation and understanding among peoples, not a cause of tension and conflict, which Egypt affirms in every regional and international forum."