Image Credit: ReutersAbu Dhabi: Egypt warned Ethiopia against prolonging the negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), saying it should not continue to build the dam without reaching an agreement that addresses its fears regarding its share of the Nile River. “Egypt will not be a hostage to the efforts to impose hegemony on the Nile River,” Shoukry told the parliament. Shoukry explained that Cairo seeks a just and balanced GERD agreement that ensures the preservation of Egypt’s interests and water rights. Egypt engaged in the negotiations as a tool to reach a fair agreement that would preserve its water rights, stressed the minister. Shoukry said state agencies are following up on the developments related to the dam on a daily basis, adding Egypt is keen on maintaining its relations with its African neighbours, especially Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News January 28, 2021 02:37 UTC