CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has described Nile water as a “national security issue” and urged the signing of an agreement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and the director of Egyptian General Intelligence Abbas Kamel were also present during the talks. “The utmost importance of the water issue for the Egyptian people, as it is a matter of national security, will mean Egypt adheres to water rights by reaching a legal agreement that guarantees clear rules for the process of filling and operating the dam, and achieving the common interests of all parties,” they added. It is not the first time that El-Sisi has described the water issue as a national security issue. President Kenyatta said Kenya was keen to develop bilateral cooperation with Egypt and seek the help of Egyptian companies, especially in light of the Kenya National Development Plan.

Source: Ethiopian News October 06, 2020 02:26 UTC