Sisi: We Value Trump's Interest in the Centrality of the Nile River Issue to Egypt

SadaNews - President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi affirmed on Saturday that he highly values Trump's message and his interest in the centrality of the Nile River issue to Egypt, which represents the lifeblood of the Egyptian people.

In a statement, Sisi noted that Egypt is keen on serious and constructive cooperation with the Nile Basin countries, based on the principles of international law and aiming to achieve common interests without harming any party.

The Egyptian president explained that he sent a message to Trump expressing his thanks and appreciation, as well as Egypt's position and "our concerns related to Egyptian water security."

Sisi expressed his appreciation for Trump's efforts to establish the foundations of peace and stability at both the regional and international levels, noting Egypt's anticipation to work closely with Trump in the coming phase.

For his part, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, welcomed Sudan's support for the U.S. president's initiative and mediation regarding Nile waters in pursuit of finding sustainable and satisfactory solutions that preserve everyone's rights.

Al-Burhan confirmed on the platform X that reaching satisfactory solutions for all will help sustain stability in the region.

Trump announced in an official address directed to his Egyptian counterpart yesterday, Friday, his readiness to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the Renaissance Dam crisis and Nile waters.

Trump emphasized that no country in the region "should monopolize control over the waters of the Nile River, which would harm its neighbors."

Trump concluded his message by stating that resolving the tensions surrounding the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a top priority for him, and he is striving to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East and Africa, expressing hope that the dispute over the Renaissance Dam does not lead to a major military conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia.