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. At the end of this week, another six-party ministerial meeting will be held, chaired by South Africa, to consider the outcomes of the tripartite negotiation round. 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 18:11 UTC