Egypt’s Water Minister Says Cooperation and Data Sharing Key to Nile Basin Trust

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said cooperation, consultation and the exchange of data are essential pillars for strengthening trust among Nile Basin countries.

Sewilam participated in a session titled “Africa Water Vision 2063: From Vision to Implementation” during the ninth Cairo Water Week.

His remarks placed trust-building at the centre of relations among Nile Basin countries, highlighting the importance of dialogue alongside the sharing of information.

The session focused on moving Africa’s long-term water vision towards implementation, providing the setting for the minister’s emphasis on cooperation.