Egypt: Sisi Declares Nile Waters a National Security Issue, Affirms Right to Defense

Egypt views the Nile River as a non-negotiable component of its national security, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reiterated during high-level discussions in Cairo with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. According to the presidential spokesperson, Sisi underlined Cairo’s legitimate right to safeguard its water, food, and developmental security. He firmly … The post Nile River is matter of national security, Egypt retains right to defend its waters: Sisi appeared first on Egypt Independent.