The US State Department called for the urgent resumption of negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), stating that upcoming decisions will have significant implications on the region. Feltman held talks with leaders of the region, discussing several key issues including the GERD. The statement added that the US is committed to working with international partners to facilitate resolution of regional flash points—such as the dispute over GERD. Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok confirmed in an interview with AFP that not reaching a tight and binding legal agreement over the GERD would be too risky. Egypt and Sudan say they want a legally binding agreement on filling and operating the GERD, while Ethiopia is trying to evade a binding agreement.

Source: Egypt Independent May 15, 2021 12:44 UTC