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President Yoweri Museveni has accepted an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to participate in next year\u2019s Nile Basin States Summit in Cairo. The summit will convene 11 Heads of State to address the management of Nile water resources and foster regional collaboration.<\/p>\n

President Museveni\u2019s commitment to attend the 2024 Nile Basin Summit reflects a new diplomatic stride towards addressing longstanding challenges in Nile Basin water management.<\/p>\n

Hosted in Cairo, the summit will bring together 11 Heads of State from Nile Basin countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the highest decision-making body for the Nile Basin Initiative, this summit seeks to tackle key political and environmental issues affecting the region.<\/p>\n

During a meeting at State House Entebbe, Museveni expressed his enthusiasm for the summit and underscored the need for unity in addressing the basin\u2019s challenges. \u201cThe problem is not water; the problem is just ideology. I don\u2019t know why we don\u2019t agree\u2014that\u2019s why I want a summit,\u201d he remarked. Museveni\u2019s emphasis on a unified approach to resource management marks his vision for achieving stability in the region.<\/p>\n

The Egyptian President\u2019s invitation was delivered by Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian expatriates, who praised Museveni\u2019s leadership in guiding the Nile Basin Initiative.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident El-Sisi will be delighted to receive you in Cairo. It\u2019s timely to have this engagement to strengthen our collaboration,\u201d Dr. Badr conveyed, expressing Egypt\u2019s reliance on Museveni\u2019s insight in navigating Nile water issues.<\/p>\n

He also outlined Egypt\u2019s approach to managing its water resources, highlighting Egypt\u2019s investment of over $15 billion in water recycling to meet the country\u2019s 40% water deficit.<\/p>\n

Museveni also spotlighted the importance of transitioning to sustainable practices across the region, citing the detrimental effects of unsustainable agriculture on the environment. He emphasized the need for socio-economic transformation to reduce reliance on agriculture. \u201cThe tropics must undergo social and economic transformation so that the population shifts from agriculture to industry and services,\u201d he said, stressing the importance of preserving critical ecosystems like Mt. Rwenzori and Mt. Elgon, which support rainfall systems across the region.<\/p>\n

Recalling historical data from 1964, Museveni raised concerns about the diminished water flow from Uganda to South Sudan, which has dropped from 60 billion cubic meters to 40 billion due to decreasing rainfall. \u201cIf you care about the Nile, make sure the tropics modernize. Society shouldn\u2019t rely on primitive agriculture but rather on services and industry,\u201d he urged. He also underscored the necessity of preserving local water sources, which contribute 40% of Uganda\u2019s rainfall.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Abdelatty conveyed that Egypt has also taken steps to mitigate regional water challenges, emphasizing its plan to establish a joint ministerial committee with Uganda to expand bilateral cooperation in areas like infrastructure, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Egypt\u2019s Cabinet has also approved $600 million in export and investment guarantees for Nile Basin countries, with a strong focus on Uganda and other Equatorial Nile Basin countries, to stimulate investment.<\/p>\n

With his acceptance of Egypt\u2019s invitation, Museveni is positioned to play a significant role in fostering dialogue among the Nile Basin countries, promoting sustainable practices, and advocating for economic transformation across the region. The upcoming Nile Basin States Summit in Cairo marks a critical step in reinforcing cooperation among these nations, with a shared goal of preserving and responsibly managing the Nile for future generations.<\/p>\n

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