The Egyptian Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Dr. Hani Swilam, stressed that many countries of the world are in a critical state of decreasing per capita water and exacerbating water scarcity crisis.

The Egyptian minister made the remarks during his speech at the main session of the Tenth World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia.

Swilam considered that rapid development, development and the challenges of climate change are increasing pressure on available water resources.

Delivering the speech on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Swilam stressed the importance of adhering to the rules and principles of international law for cooperation, consultation and avoiding causing harm when managing transboundary water resources.

The minister referred to the Egyptian warning against unilateral policies, especially with regard to the Renaissance Dam, which is being built and operated on the Nile River without adhering to international rules and without providing detailed technical studies on the transboundary economic, social and environmental impacts on downstream countries.

Swilam explained that food is the largest focus of water use globally, making water and food security issues intertwined.
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