The Egyptian presidential spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy revealed that Ethiopia is willing to negotiate on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) within a specific time frame. Egypt and Sudan say they want a legally binding agreement on operating the dam, while Ethiopia says any pact should be advisory. Both countries consider the dam a threat to their vital water supplies, while Ethiopia considers it essential for development and doubling its electricity production. 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 July 16, 2023 07:15 UTC