The agreement stated that the initial filling stage of the GERD will provide for the rapid achievement of a level of 595 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.) and the early generation of electricity, while providing appropriate mitigation measures for Egypt and Sudan in case of severe droughts during this stage. This is indicated after in the six points agreement reached by Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt water and foreign Ministers gathered this week in Washington D.C, which was mediated by President Trump of the United States of America. The Ministers agree that there is a shared responsibility of the three countries in managing drought and prolonged drought. “This result is after latest 4 rounds of Water Ministers meeting & 3 rounds of 6 ministers in the presence of US & the World Bank,” twitted Eng.

Source: News Business Ethiopia January 17, 2020 08:03 UTC