Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have been negotiating for nearly a decade to reach an agreement on key outstanding issues related to the impact of the $4.6bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on their water security. IV: Dam safetySudan and Egypt have concerns about the safety measures implemented during the construction of the dam and the potential consequences of any faults in the dam for their countries. The two countries agreed to settle their Nile water disputes under the framework of international law and based on expert discussions. 2012: International Panel of Experts (IPE) formedThe International Panel of Experts (IPE) was founded on 15 May 2012, comprising experts from Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia as well as international specialists. 26 June: Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan leaders agree on African Union-led talks.

Source: Ethiopian News July 10, 2020 16:41 UTC