Meeting participant praises U.S.-Egypt ties; presenter raises Nile dam and pledges support

During the exchange, the Meeting participant expressed "highest appreciation and respect" for the Presenter and congratulated him on a reported breakthrough toward Middle East peace, saying representatives were "waiting for the deal to be declared as a final deal so that we can react appropriately." The Meeting participant emphasized appreciation for U.S. support for Egypt.

The Presenter said the meeting would cover trade and water security, telling the audience "We'll be discussing the Nile because the Nile is getting a little emptier than it should be" and noting that a dam built in Ethiopia is causing "tremendous problems for Egypt." The Presenter said he supports Egypt and framed the matter as a topic to be discussed between the two leaders.

Both speakers offered mutual praise for the bilateral relationship and for the summit's organization; the Meeting participant said the presidency speaks on behalf of the Egyptian people and thanked the hosts for the opportunity to meet. The transcript records expressions of respect and gratitude and statements of intent to discuss water-security issues; it does not record binding commitments, detailed policy proposals, or specific aid packages in the exchange.

The Presenter also disputed media reporting that a separate $300 billion fund funded by Gulf allies was part of the agreement, calling that reporting "false" and saying the U.S. was not investing such funds. That denial was part of the discussion of post-agreement economic arrangements and media coverage.