Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said before the United Nations General Assembly that Egypt's existence is historically linked to the Nile River, stressing that cross-border water resources should be an area of cooperation and not conflict, and stressing that Egypt reserves its right to protect its water security in accordance with international law.
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Negotiations on the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam continue between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, as Egypt and Sudan fear the impact of the dam on their share of the Nile water.
Madbouly added, in a speech before the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, that the existence of Egyptian society has been linked throughout history to the Nile River, indicating that transboundary water resources must be an area of cooperation, not conflict, and that political will and good intentions are necessary for integration between water security and development.
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He stressed that Egypt does not oppose the development efforts of other countries, but that it defends a “just” principle based on some parties not basing their development on harming others, calling for cooperation, good neighborliness, and reaching binding agreements in accordance with international law that achieve the interests of everyone, instead of unilateral policies and imposing a fait accompli.
He stressed, "Egypt reserves its legitimate right guaranteed in the United Nations Charter and international law to protect its water security and preserve the existential capabilities of its people."
He pointed out that the crisis in Sudan goes beyond the limits of military confrontations to affect the security of civilians, and carries the risks of dismantling state institutions, stressing that Egypt is “a strong supporter of Sudan and its people.”
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Negotiations on the Renaissance Dam will continue under the auspices of the United Nations or the African Union
Likely · Within months

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