Madbouly delivers Egypt's UN address vowing cooperation on transboundary waters

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has addressed the UN General Assembly's 81st session, delivering Egypt's national statement in the high-level general debate.

• Madbouly said Egypt does not oppose any people's right to development and considers transboundary water resources a field for cooperation.
• Madbouly said Egypt insists on genuine and comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council.
• On the sidelines of the assembly in New York, Madbouly met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi.
• Madbouly also met a delegation from the global energy company Chevron.
• Madbouly stressed the urgent need to restore adherence to international law amid rapid global change.
• Madbouly said Egypt was the largest supporter of Palestine during the Gaza war and pledged to continue that responsibility.
• Madbouly called for effective rather than formal multilateralism, saying Global South countries are most affected by the decline of international law.
• Madbouly said Egypt categorically rejects any attempt to displace the Palestinian people from their land, whether in Gaza or the West Bank.
• Madbouly called on the international community to halt systematic Israeli violations of international law.
• Madbouly stressed the need to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire in line with Trump's plan and the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement.
• Madbouly declared Egypt's water security an existential issue that does not tolerate compromise, affirming the right to protect it within international law.
• He called the Nile a lifeline tied to Egypt's historical existence and development, not merely an economic resource.