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How did Egypt benefit from Cairo Water Week?

The Egyptian government promoted through Cairo Water Week its concerns over water-related issues to international parties that attended this first-of-its kind event for Egypt.
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CAIRO — Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation organized Oct. 14-18 Cairo Water Week, marking the country's first international event to initiate a public debate about water scarcity risks and challenges in Egypt and the region.

The event was an important milestone for the Egyptian government, which succeeded in raising its concerns about water issues, such as water scarcity and the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

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