Cairo:Twenty ministers, along with four special envoys and 19 deputy ministers from various countries, are set to participate in the 9th Cairo Water Week taking place from October 25 to 29. This announcement was made by the irrigation ministry.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the event, held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, will include 137 technical sessions co-organized with international bodies such as UNESCO, FAO, and the EU. The key agendas for the week will focus on the final preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference, Nile Basin bilateral partnerships, and the 7th Arab Water Conference.

An exhibition will also be part of the event, featuring 21 major water and infrastructure companies. Additionally, there will be youth innovation competitions and presentations of academic research.