Egypt’s Irrigation Minister Says UN Water Conference 2026 Is Key to International Cooperation

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilam has highlighted the United Nations Water Conference 2026 as an important milestone for strengthening international cooperation on water.

Sweilam chaired a high-level session titled “The Final Stretch to Abu Dhabi: From Dialogue to Action for the United Nations Water Conference 2026.”

The session focused on the path toward the conference, with its title emphasizing the shift from discussions to action as preparations advance.

The minister’s remarks underscored the importance of the forthcoming gathering as an opportunity to reinforce cooperation on water issues at the international level.