The GERD brought about the interest of three countries; Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan in the sharing of a watercourse. The dam project had been of great concern to the three countries of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan because of its likely impact on the economic and social wellbeing of their respective peoples. However, the increased storage in Ethiopia can provideEgypt, Ethiopia and Sudan established an International Panel of Experts to review and assess the study reports of the dam. Beginning in November 2019, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin facilitated negotiations between the governments of Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan with respect to the filling and the operation of the dam. The dispute between Sudan and Ethiopia over the dam escalated in 2021.

Source: Ethiopian News December 10, 2021 00:23 UTC