The Ethiopian government said it is dissatisfied with the resolution of the Arab League regarding the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile. “We should not have to remind the League that the Nile River and all the riparian countries are found in Africa,” the statement said. “The League is once again serving as the spokesperson of one state, disregarding basic principles of international law. Egyptian Foreign Minister,Sameh Shoukry, chair of the meeting of the 159th session of the Council of the Arab League at the level of foreign ministers, announced the adoption of a resolution on GERD and its presentation as a permanent item on the agenda of the Council of the Arab League, which confirms Arab commitment to protecting the rights of the downstream countries of the Nile River. This came during a joint press conference held by Shoukry with the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, at the conclusion of the work of the 159th session of the Arab League Council at the level of foreign ministers on Wednesday evening, chaired by Egypt.

Source: Ethiopian News March 11, 2023 11:06 UTC