Egypt emphasizes state intervention in national water and food security

On October 21, 2026, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi participated in a session on Food and Water Security at the Egypt Forum 2026. He raised the issue of water consumption approaches in Siwa, emphasizing the necessity of state intervention to ensure water governance. The session also reviewed the Egyptian state's efforts since 2014 to enhance food availability through agricultural land expansion and reclamation.

The discussion highlights the government's focus on managing critical national resources, specifically water and food. State emphasis on water governance directly affects the management and security of the Nile resource. This policy focus supports the government's broader strategy to expand agricultural land and achieve food security in Egypt.