Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Saturday said that after 10 years of negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopia continues to show no political will to reach an agreement. During a phone call with “Masaa DMC” TV program, Shoukry criticized Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of the GERD which violates the agreement of principles. He noted that the the Security Council will hold a session in June 8 on the GERD. “We look forward to the Security Council showing a specific position that enhances the chances of reaching a binding legal agreement,” he stated. Egypt presented an official document of what was undertaken over the past years on GERD issue to the security council, he said, and touched on the flexibility of Egypt to reach an agreement.

Source: Egypt Independent July 04, 2021 09:30 UTC