All options on table to protect Nile rights, Egyptian Water Minister warns over GERD

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Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, emphasized that Egypt maintains all measures allowed under international law to protect its water security amid concerns over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). While advocating peace and adherence to international law, Egypt reserves the right to act decisively to safeguard its Nile water rights.

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reaffirmed that his country retains all measures guaranteed under international law to safeguard its water security, stressing that “all legitimate options” remain on Cairo’s table. Sewilam characterized Egypt as a “strong nation of peace” that upholds international law, but noted it knows precisely when and how … The post All options on table to protect Nile rights, Egyptian Water Minister warns over GERD appeared first on Egypt Independent.