Madbouly: Egypt’s Water Security Is a Matter of National Security

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has said the country’s water security is a matter of national security, underscoring the importance Cairo attaches to the issue.

His remarks were a reference to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia, linking the dam file to Egypt’s broader security concerns.

By framing water security in those terms, Madbouly presented it as a strategic national priority rather than solely a question of managing water resources.

The prime minister’s message emphasised that safeguarding Egypt’s water security is integral to protecting the country’s national interests.