Statements from Nile Basin countries reinstate equitable and reasonable use of Nile resourcesNile basin countries discussed equitable use of the Nile resources this week in Addis Ababa (Photo : MFAE)MFAEAt one of the sessions of the Nile basin countries’ cooperation conference, which is being held in Addis Ababa (September 5-7), presentations of perspectives by representatives from Reparian countries reaffirm cooperation between basin countries regarding equitable and reasonable use of Nile water resources today (September 06). He said the key benefits and drivers of cooperation between the basin countries include energy generation for the region, regional power market, water storage and conservation; and national capacity. In his presentation, Mr. Mohamoud Zainelabdin, a participant from Sudan, among other things, stated the importance of having mutual understanding between basin countries and the expediting ratification of the CFA by all basin countries for the mutual benefit of the countries. For his part, Dr. Osman Hamad Eltom, former Irrigation Minister of Sudan, presented a wide range of cooperation areas between and among regional basin countries. In a similar manner, the basin-wide countries have numerous areas of possible cooperation, including the equitable and reasonable utilization of the Nile water resources.

Source: Ethiopian News September 08, 2022 08:26 UTC