Egypt firmly rejects unilateral Nile actions, vows to protect water security

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. 

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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday reiterated Egypt's "complete rejection" of unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin, warning that the country would not ignore any threat to its water security.

Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Sisi said Egypt supports development in Nile Basin countries and is ready to help finance the planned Angololo Dam between Uganda and Kenya, provided such projects do not affect Egypt's share of Nile water.