Senegal backs Egypt's Nile position at Sisi–Faye Alamein talks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye in New Alamein City during the African Union's 8th mid-year coordination meeting.

• Sisi met Faye in New Alamein City on the sidelines of the African Union's 8th mid-year coordination meeting, marking Faye's first visit to Egypt.
• Sisi said Egypt is ready to support Senegal's five-year plan and Vision 2050 through transferring expertise in infrastructure, agriculture, irrigation, and energy.
• Faye said Senegal shares Egypt's position on the Nile River issue and the wise management of shared water resources under relevant international law.
• Faye suggested adopting the Senegal River Development Organization's consultation-based model to enhance water security across Africa.