Addis Ababa December 18/2022/ENA/ The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) should be considered as a symbol of regional economic integration in addition to its contribution to Ethiopia’s socio-economic development, a water engineering scholar at the Adama Science and Technology University said. Dr. Mekonnen Ayana stated that Ethiopians should strive to safeguard their national interest by conducting enhanced diplomatic work on transboundary Rivers, including GERD. GERD should be considered as a symbol of regional economic integration in addition to its contribution to Ethiopia’s socio-economic development, Dr. Mekonnen said citing Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to supply electricity to the neighboring Kenya, Sudan, Djibouti and South Sudan. In this regard, much is expected from scholars and universities to work together in a coordinated manner to the realization of national goals, the scholar added. State Minister of Water and Energy, Dr. Abreha Adugna said GERD is a symbol of Ethiopia’s unity as it brought all Ethiopians both inside the country and abroad together.

Source: Ethiopian News December 18, 2022 15:04 UTC