Anne Mugisa
4 November 2009
Kampala — EGYPT has never blocked Uganda from undertaking projects on the River Nile, the assistant foreign affairs minister, Mona Omar, has said.
She, however, noted that her country had to be satisfied that the projects would not affect the volume of water.
Omar, who is visiting Uganda to discuss possible investments, was answering queries regarding the disputes over the Nile at the Media Centre in Kampala yesterday.
The Nile basin countries have been complaining what they see as Egypt's domination over the Nile, which makes it hard for them to implement projects.
They say Egypt fronts a colonial agreement that puts other countries at a disadvantage.
She blamed the media for creating an impression of a dispute between Egypt and the Nile basin countries, including Uganda.
She said the countries had agreed on 98% of the issues regarding the Nile.
Egypt's ambassador to Uganda, Sabry M. Sabry, who accompanied Omar, said the countries were trying to create a new framework over the waters.
Omar met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sam Kuteesa, Kahinda Otafiire for trade and industry and Hillary Onek for energy over Egypt's trade and investment plans.
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