Egypt's Sisi rejects use of Nile water for political gains, calls for peaceful resolution of African crises
The Egyptian president discussed Nile cooperation with the African Union chairperson and regional security with his Somali counterpart.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has rejected the use of Nile water as a tool for political gains, calling instead for peaceful solutions to crises across Africa, according to Anadolu Agency.
Sisi's comments came during discussions on Nile cooperation with the chairperson of the African Union, a topic that has remained sensitive given long-running disputes among Nile Basin countries over the river's water resources.
Separately, Sisi also discussed regional security matters with his Somali counterpart, though specific details of that conversation were not disclosed in the available reporting.
Egypt has consistently emphasized the importance of Nile water for its population and has previously voiced concerns over unilateral steps by other Nile Basin states that it says could affect its water security. Sisi's latest remarks reiterate Cairo's position in favour of negotiated, cooperative solutions over unilateral action.
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- Egyptian president rejects use of Nile water for political gains, urges peaceful solutions to African crises — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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