Cairo Water Week becomes global dialogue platform
The ninth edition of Cairo Water Week, held October 25-29, featured 137 sessions and broad international participation.
Cairo Water Week has become a key international platform for dialogue and partnership on water challenges, according to Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam. The ninth edition, held from October 25 to 29, 2026, was themed “Water as a Catalyst for Peace, Shared Prosperity and a Sustainable Planet.”
Minister Sewilam thanked international and national supporters, including the European Union and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), who co-organized the event. The five-day event concluded on Thursday with 137 technical and scientific sessions and competitions.
The Ministry aims to strengthen cooperation with international organizations, research institutions, and the private sector to implement the second-generation water system (2.0) and support the National Water Resources and Irrigation Strategy 2050.
Why it mattersEgyptian farmers and the agricultural sector are affected by the ministry's commitment to strengthening cooperation for water and food security.