Ahmed emphasized, “This diplomatic milestone marks a significant step in our collective aspiration for regional cooperation in the Nile Basin. It is “the first of many great things to come in all Nile River countries.”South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly ratified the Framework Agreement on July 8. It is a significant milestone in the long-standing efforts to ensure equitable use and sustainable development of the Nile waters among the involved states, Fana Broadcasting Corporate informed. The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, has been a key player in advocating for the transformation into a Permanent Nile Basin Organization. Its ratification is essential to transition from the NBI, a transitional arrangement, into the Nile Basin Commission, a permanent river basin organization.

Source: Ethiopian News July 17, 2024 19:18 UTC