Egypt opposes the militarization of the Horn of Africa or any change in the status quo for the countries bordering the Red Sea.
Egypt faces severe water scarcity and relies primarily on the Nile River.
He emphasized the importance of river management, prior notification, and consultation.
Transboundary waters should be a bridge for cooperation, not a cause for conflict—this is how Egypt deals with African countries.
He added that Egypt opposes the militarization of the Red Sea and the presence of non-littoral states in it.
This came during the general session of the “Russia-Africa” Forum summit in Moscow today, with the participation of 48 African countries and the attendance of the presidents of 22 countries.