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Indonesia Backs Egypt’s Efforts to Secure Nile Water Rights
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his country supports Egypt’s efforts to secure its water rights to the Nile River.
He made the statement during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on October 11, 2026.
Prabowo said water issues should be handled in line with international law and with the shared interests of the region in mind.
El-Sisi called the Nile a lifeline for the Egyptian people and said Egypt rejects anything that could threaten its water security.
The statements show Indonesia backing Egypt’s position on access to the river’s water.
El-Sisi also said he hopes to expand cooperation between Indonesia and Egypt.
The leaders did not announce any further steps on the Nile water issue.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed support for Egypt’s efforts to secure its rights to Nile River water.
Prabowo said water issues should respect international law and the shared interests of the region.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called the Nile a lifeline for Egyptians and said Egypt’s water security must not be jeopardized.
The two presidents made the statements during a meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on October 11, 2026.
- Who
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
- What
- Prabowo reaffirmed Indonesia’s support for Egypt’s efforts to secure its Nile water rights.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- Prabowo said water issues should respect international law and the region’s shared interests; el-Sisi said the Nile is vital to Egyptians and their water security.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
In this regard, we hope all parties will prioritize the region's shared interests, and we will support Egypt's efforts to secure its water rights,
I also wish to emphasize the status of the Nile River as the lifeblood of the Egyptian people; I assert in the strongest possible terms that Egypt holds rights to these waters and rejects anything that would jeopardize its water security,
we are deeply concerned about any notions of violating international law to curtail a nation's right to secure water sources,
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in Jakarta ahead of his meeting with Prabowo.
Prabowo and el-Sisi met at Merdeka Palace, where Prabowo reaffirmed Indonesia’s support for Egypt’s Nile water rights.
- Indonesian president
- Prabowo Subianto
- Egyptian president
- Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
- Meeting date
- October 11, 2026
- Meeting venue
- Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
- River at issue
- Nile River
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