Egypt Signs 25 Nile Basin Water Agreements Since 1999 for $120 Million in Projects

Egypt has signed 25 agreements with Nile Basin countries since 1999 to implement projects worth $120 million, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.

The figures highlight Egypt’s bilateral water cooperation with countries across the basin, where partnerships are aimed at supporting shared prosperity.

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilam took part in a session on bilateral water partnerships during the ninth Cairo Water Week.

Titled “From Cooperation to Impact: Bilateral Water Partnerships for Shared Prosperity in the Nile Basin,” the session focused on translating cooperation into benefits for countries in the region.