“Accordingly, I address the following questions to Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry:What are Egypt’s political options if Ethiopia continues to ignore Egyptian demands? What are the ministry’s perceptions of the news circulating about Ethiopia’s plans to build other dams on the Nile River, assuming this [news] is valid? What is the impact of the [GERD] filling on Egyptian water security? The downstream nations fear possible blows to water facilities, agricultural land, and overall availability of Nile water. Negotiations over the dam between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan have stalled for years, with the three parties ultimately failing to reach any agreements.

Source: Ethiopian News September 13, 2023 09:55 UTC