Egypt and Uganda have called for inclusive cooperation among Nile riparian states while pushing to boost bilateral trade and investment across several strategic sectors.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni emphasized the need to deepen collaboration among Nile Basin countries and promote mutually beneficial projects, according to a statement released Saturday by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
The meeting took place Friday in Kampala on the sidelines of the Second Extraordinary Summit of Troops Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Abdelatty stressed that a “spirit of consensus and brotherhood” must guide relations between nations sharing the Nile waters.
Egypt’s top diplomat advocated for restoring the inclusive nature of the Nile Basin Initiative and rejecting any unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin. He commended Uganda’s efforts as chair of the organization’s consultative process, as well as recent Council of Ministers decisions aimed at rebuilding consensus.
Abdelatty also called for development projects that comply with international law while safeguarding the interests of all riparian states. Nile water management remains a paramount strategic issue for Egypt, which continues to champion a coordinated approach between upstream and downstream nations.
On the economic front, both leaders discussed boosting trade flows and expanding Egyptian investments in Uganda. Priority sectors include infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, water resource management, and pharmaceuticals. Abdelatty also highlighted the importance of advancing the expansion of the Egyptian Medical Center in Jinja.
The minister renewed an invitation to President Museveni to attend the African Union Coordination Summit, scheduled for October 4 in Egypt, alongside the African Business Forum to be held on its margins. President Museveni praised Egypt’s efforts in promoting peace and stability across Africa and the Middle East.
Talks concluded with discussions on regional crises in Sudan, Somalia, and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi previously visited Kampala on May 13, following a three-day visit by Museveni to Cairo in August 2025 that focused heavily on bilateral economic ties and investment prospects.
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