A regional partnership for Nile River basin countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources has come into force despite the notable opposition of Egypt.

A landmark multinational agreement on managing the waters of the Nile River has entered into force -- over the vehement objections of Egypt. "Egypt will not compromise even a metre of Nile water, and rejects totally the Entebbe agreement,

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reiterated Monday that Egypt supports cooperation among Nile Basin countries, which must be based on inclusiveness and ensuring the representation of all basin states.

A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from the Nile River basin has come into force,