The three countries have agreed to bilateral meetings with experts to negotiate the filling of the dam’s reservoir. The talks were held in the presence of African Union experts and international observers, headed by South Africa. The minister of international cooperation in South Africa urged the future meetings to identify points of agreement and disagreement between the three countries, provided that they resume on Jan. 10. South Africa said it hoped that negotiations will conclude by the end of January, before the end of its African Union presidency. However, Ethiopia warned that it “will not accept” any agreement that limits its right to use Nile waters, indicating its commitment to conclude negotiations and reach an agreement.

Source: Ethiopian News January 04, 2021 08:26 UTC