Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, emphasized that achieving water security requires strengthening cooperation and coordination across national, regional, and international levels. He noted that water, by its very nature—whether through shared rivers or the impacts of climate change—transcends national borders. He further stated that shifting from competition over limited water resources toward maximizing shared benefits is the path to achieving peace and mutual prosperity.

Cairo Forum Discusses Water as a Global Public Good

These remarks were made during the Minister’s participation in the third edition of the "Cairo Forum," organized by the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies (ECES). The session was moderated by Dr. Abla Abdel Latif, Executive Director and Director of Research at the ECES.