Egypt: We Will Not Surrender a Single Drop of Water

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed his country’s steadfast commitment to its water rights and its refusal to relinquish a single drop of water, emphasizing that Egypt’s foreign policy is based on the principle of “strategic balance,” respect for state sovereignty, adherence to international law, and the pursuit of political solutions to resolve conflicts. Abdelatty stated during his participation in a dialogue session titled “National and Citizen Security,” held on the third day of the Egypt Forum 2026, that his country faces complex regional challenges across various strategic dimensions amid the crises affecting the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, Libya, and the Sahel region, underscoring the necessity of continuous diplomatic efforts to safeguard Egypt’s national security.