Latest in Tag: GERD Highlight
Latest in Tag: GERD
Al-Sisi confirm Egypt’s keenness on GERD negotiations success
The confirmation was delivered on Sunday to President Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and current head of the African Union (AU), confirming.
Ethiopian dam dispute parties meet in DRC amid hopes for consensus
Ethiopia insists on conducting 2nd phase of filling, generate power from GERD in August
GCC states back Egypt-Sudan stance in GERD issue after Al-Sisi’s instability warning message
Arab Parliament stresses rejection to any unilateral Ethiopian measures regarding GERD, while Sudan accuses Addis Ababa of evasion to complete 2nd filling of dam
Egypt, Sudan will face water shortage due to Ethiopian stance: Expert
If below 13.5 billion cbm, Egypt’s share of shortfall would be approximately 9 billion cbm, equivalent to irrigation of 2 million acres, says Nader Nour Elddine
Arab Parliament lends support to Egyptian, Sudanese efforts to solve GERD issues
Any agreement on Ethiopian dam must take into account interests of all parties, preserve water, economic rights of Nile Basin countries, in accordance with international laws
Opinion| One last warning
This was evident in Addis Ababa’s insistence to move forward and fill the second phase of the dam with nearly 14 billion sqm of the river’s water, nearly three times the volume of the initial filling carried out last year, by 4.9 billion cbm.
Ethiopia insists on commencing 2nd phase of GERD filling by July: Official
Dam’s filling is part of its construction process, says FM Mekonnen
No one can take single drop of Egypt’s water: President Al-Sisi
Egypt’s dialogue over massive Ethiopian dam issue is always reasonable and rational, asserts Al-Sisi
We support political dialogue to safeguard Egypt’s rights in GERD crisis: German Ambassador
Nunn also said, “Egypt lives on the River Nile and needs it, therefore, we have to find a solution to secure these rights and needs in the Renaissance Dam crisis with Ethiopia, and that this be done by political means.”
Egypt shows flexibility in GERD talks, while Ethiopia manoeuvres: Egyptian official
Committee formed in Egypt to raise awareness on water issues
Ethiopia claims Quartet involvement in GERD negotiations will prolong second filling
Language of sovereignty on River Nile is regrettable, says Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Recent Ethiopian GERD decision reveals intention to impose fait accompli on 2 downstream countries: Egypt
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the country rejects recent Ethiopian decisions threatening Egyptian, Sudanese interests and peoples
Ethiopia’s insistence on 2nd GERD filling means persistence in position: Sudan
Sudanese official called on neighbouring Ethiopia to appeal to voice of reason, respect international laws regarding transboundary waters
No request for international mediation in GERD talks received: Ethiopia official
Sudan announced earlier it had submitted formal request for quadripartite international mediation
Sudan officially requests quadripartite mediation for resolving GERD dispute
Sudanese PM criticises Ethiopia’s attempts to include water-sharing file in GERD negotiations
Sudan holds right to defend its interests if GERD talks fail: Water Minister
Ethiopia dam’s second filling without tripartite agreement threatens lives of 20 million Sudanese people: Yasser Abbas
Ethiopia announces its readiness to negotiate on GERD
Most TPLF leaders were killed or captured, fugitives are being pursued: Ethiopia Ambassador to Sudan
Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan to intensify efforts towards reaching legally binding GERD agreement
Two sides also discussed developments in Sudanese-Ethiopian border conflict, recent Sudanese moves to extend state sovereignty along eastern borders
Egypt’s Shoukry, UN Secretary-General discuss Ethiopia’s Nile dam developments
Shoukry stresses need to launch serious negotiation process, under AU auspices, with participation of international parties
Al-Sisi, Guinea-Bissau counterpart discuss counterterrorism, GERD negotiations
Egypt notes efforts to reach fair, binding agreement to fill and operate dam without harming downstream countries
Ethiopia says AU-led GERD negotiations will be win-win, expects close agreement
Ethiopian Foreign Ministry says inviting other mediators to negotiations demeans AU efforts
Ethiopia releases new satellite image showing GERD progress
Construction of Nile Dam is going on as planned, says Ethiopia’s Water Minister Seleshi Bekele
Sudan requests quadripartite mediation to help in GERD negotiations
The Supreme Committee of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) concluded a meeting on Thursday by requesting a quadripartite mediation to help solve the issue.
Egypt understands Ethiopia’s electricity needs, but they must respect our interests: Shoukry
Sudan warns that Ethiopia’s plan to start second phase of Nile Dam filling constitutes ‘direct threat’ to its national security
Ethiopia says unilateral filling of Nile Dam to commence in July as planned
Both Egypt and Sudan fear Nile Dam consequences that would restrict water supplies
Egypt should not trust Ethiopia, international community to intervene: Ex-minister
Sudan calls Ethiopian dam threat to 20 million of its citizens
President Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s keenness for talks on GERD dispute
Sudan calls Ethiopian dam threat to 20 million of its citizens
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to strengthen relations with DRC
Egypt, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to cooperate on reaching binding agreement for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam issue
Sudan warns Ethiopia of starting 2nd phase of GERD filling without agreement
Concerned parties failed to reach consensus on new negotiation mechanism in January
Ethiopia is intransigent in Blue Nile dam talks: Egypt’s Irrigation Minister
Egypt conducts EGP 10bn worth projects since 2016 to counteract dangers of flooding