Latest in Tag: GERD Highlight
Latest in Tag: GERD

Sudan asserts rejection of unilateral Ethiopian measures regarding GERD crisis
His remarks came during a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo.

Failure to reach agreement on GERD threatens half of Sudan’s population: Official
Blue Nile is international river shared by three countries, so agreement must be tripartite, says Yasser Abbas.

Water flow to Sudan’s Roseires Dam declines 50% as Ethiopia starts 2nd GERD filling
Addis Ababa expects ‘dangerous floods’ that may affect 500,000 people

Egypt, Russia discuss GERD crisis, prospects for settlement in Libya, Syria
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, in a statement, that the two sides exchanged views on existing issues of developments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. These discussions focused on the prospects for a settlement in Libya and Syria.

Egypt’s Shoukry in Brussels to discuss latest GERD developments, regional issues
Situation in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen will also be addressed

Egypt stresses its position on binding GERD legal agreement
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry noted Egypt’s categorical rejection of Ethiopia’s announcement regarding start of the second filling process

Egypt, Vietnam discuss developments in GERD dispute
Shoukry in New York to participate in Security Council session on GERD

Ethiopian remarks on GERD provocative, Egypt knows how to defend its interests: Shoukry
Egypt has placed great confidence in African framework to solve GERD crisis, says Foreign Minister

Sudan calls on UN Security Council to intervene in GERD dispute
Sudanese Foreign Minister expresses deep concern as Ethiopia heads toward unilateral filling of GERD reservoir

Egypt, Germany discuss bilateral relations, GERD developments
Both touch on Palestinian issue, agree to exert more efforts to reach solution to conflict

Egypt, South Sudan discuss GERD updates, regional water issues
Discussions took place during Mohamed Abdel Atty’s four-day visit to South Sudan

Egypt accuses Ethiopia of using GERD crisis for political purposes
African Union has yet to provide solutions to controversial dam crisis, says Mohamed Abdel Atty

Agreement must be reached before GERD’s second filling: EU
EU, US, and African Union willing to help Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia reach compromise on GERD

Egypt, Greece leaders discuss GERD crisis developments
Al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discuss situation in Eastern Mediterranean, need to respect international conventions
Egypt-Canada Friendship Association expresses deep concern over GERD crisis
Group affirmed full awareness of River Nile waters’ importance to Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and as only source of water for Egyptians

Ethiopia rejects Arab League resolution supporting Egypt, Sudan on GERD issue
Arab Foreign Ministers meeting indicates Arab unity, says head of Arab League mission to UN

Egypt stresses need for clear Arab solidarity to reach agreement on GERD
Shoukry briefed Arab League members on latest developments in Ethiopian dam dispute

Sudan to complain to Security Council of Ethiopian unilateral measures on GERD
Russia has offered to help coordinate filling and operation of Dam using satellite technologies, says country’s ambassador in Cairo

Shoukry heads to Doha for talks on GERD issue
The message pointed to the positive developments in Egyptian-Qatari relations, which improved following the signing of the Al-Ula Statement on 5 January 2021.

Arab League in contact with Security Council to support Egypt, Sudan on GERD issue
Nothing wrong in Egypt and Sudan asking or support from various international parties: Arab League Assistant Secretary-General

Shoukry accuses Ethiopia of obstructing efforts to reach GERD agreement
Egypt firmly rejects Ethiopia dam’s second filling before reaching final agreement, says Shoukry

Arab Foreign Ministers to meet at Egypt, Sudan’s request to discuss GERD developments
Arab League fully supports positions of Egypt, Sudan on controversial Ethiopian dam issue

Egypt sends official letter to UN Security Council regarding GERD developments
This is based on the Council’s responsibility in accordance with the UN Charter on international peace and security.

Egypt, UN discuss GERD, regional, international issues
The phone call touched on several regional and international issues, including the Ethiopian dam issue.

Egypt’s Al-Sisi discusses GERD developments with Tanzanian counterpart
Two leaders agree to support negotiation path to achieve interests of all concerned parties, and preserve Nile downstream countries’ water security

Sudan’s FM concludes West Africa tour to outline GERD stance
Minister was briefed on experience of Nile Basin Authority experience relating to river management

Al-Sisi, Biden discuss Gaza ceasefire, Libya, GERD dispute
US President hailed Egypt’s role in ending “recent hostilities in Israel and Gaza”

US sanctions on Ethiopia should not be isolated from GERD dispute: African affairs Expert
Ethiopia responds to Egyptian-Sudanese military trainings by highlighting its strong army

Second GERD filling will expose Egypt to water shock, says Water Resources Minister
Qatar lends support to Sudan in Nile dam issue, border conflict

Ethiopia has doubtful capacity to complete GERD’s 2nd filling as planned: Egyptian Expert
Egypt is ready for 2nd filling through several projects, but will never abandon its water rights