Latest in Tag: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Highlight
Latest in Tag: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Egypt strongly rejects Ethiopian statement on GERD’s recent meetings in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian officials claimed that Egypt requested extending the filling period of the dam to 12-21 years
Egypt wants GERD disputes solved: irrigation min.
Egypt’s water use efficiency is more than 85%, Abdel Aty tells parties in Addis Ababa
Egypt to continue GERD negotiation aiming to protect interests of all sides: Al-Sisi
The three sides are set to continue talks in Addis Ababa on 9-10 January, ahead of two decisive meetings in Washington
Trilateral ministerial meeting over GERD continues in Khartoum
The first phase of filling the GERD reservoir would begin in July 2020, said Ethiopian irrigation minister
Egypt denies reaching agreement over GERD in Cairo meetingÂ
Negotiations to be resumed in SudanÂ
Cairo hosts the second round of GERD negotiations
Egypt meetings are to discuss the filling and operation of the GERD, says Irrigation Ministry spokesperson
Egypt to host new round of negotiations on GERD
The two-day meeting is expected to complete technical discussions on outstanding issues regarding the filling and beginning of the operation of dam
South Korea ready to support Egypt’s desalination plans: ambassador
“We hope the GERD negotiations go well, yet water demand is still high,” says Yoon
We did not decide the GERD’s timeframe for filling the reservoir yet, Irrigation MinistryÂ
Sudan’s Water Minister stated that the parties agreed on almost a seven-year filling periodÂ
GERD’s technical meeting kicks off with hopes for agreementÂ
Representatives from US and WB join negotiations for the first timeÂ
Construction of GERD’s saddle dam completed
This step is considered a milestone in the entire GERD project
Can desalination limit GERD’s impacts on Egypt’s water security?
Desalination plants in Egypt will provide clean water for drinking use, not agriculture, says former water resources minister
Potential scenarios for filling GERD estimated
The number of years should not be determined in advance, as this depends mainly on levels of annual water flows, says professor Peter Riad
“If there is a need for war with Egypt, we are ready to mobilise millions”: Ethiopia PM
Russia may help in solving GERD issue, says Egypt’s Foreign MinisterÂ
CWW’s “Cooperation in Water Sector” panellists address GERD impacts on EgyptÂ
In case of severe drought, the filling period should be extended
Al-Sisi says he will meet Ethiopian PM soon to end GERD dispute
According to international standards, Egypt suffers water poverty, says the president
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s committent to preserving the country’s water
Ethiopia vows to make ongoing dialogue successful
Egypt seeks international support to end GERD talks deadlock
Egypt’s government fears that the Ethiopian dam will negatively impact its limited share of the Nile’s water, estimated at 55.5 bn cubic meters (cm), of which Egypt depends on more than 90% for drinking, agriculture
“Nile water is a matter of life and an issue of existence for Egypt,” says Al-Sisi at UNGA74
“Wise leaders always put the good of their own people and their own country first,” says Trump.Â
Egypt would be harmed if we couldn’t reach agreement on GERD: Shoukry
No party should impose its will on others, says Egypt’s foreign minister
Abdel Aaty presents Egypt’s vision on GERD to Ethiopia
Ethiopian side was invited to share Egypt’s experiences and prepare for joint bilateral projects
Growing Ethiopian economy, yet facing political troubles, external risks
Some of Ahmed’s reforms stirred-up tensions within Oromo Democratic Party, wider countryÂ
GERD completion could be delayed to 2022: project manager
Ethiopian Prime Minister blamed MeTEC for delaying construction of country’s ambitious project
Tripartite committee meeting on GERD concludes without reaching results
Although meeting did not come with any results, but ministers renewed their commitment to continue discussions, says Abdel Atti
GERD’s project manager committed suicide: Ethiopian police
Investigations still ongoing to come up with final results
GERD employees strike demanding wage rise, enhanced livelihood: ENA
Negotiations with employees, contractors ongoing to solve problem
Shoukry, Kamel discussed bilateral relations with Ethiopian prime minister
Egyptian officials convey message from Al-Sisi to Ahmed
Shoukry, Kamel head to Addis Ababa to discuss bilateral relations
GERD could be delayed due to lack of experience: Ethiopian PM
GERD scientific research committee holds 2nd meeting in Khartoum
The scientific research committee of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) began two-day meetings in Khartoum to discuss options and strategies for filling the dam’s reservoir. The committee, which includes a number of experts and academics from Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia, aims to address the observations of Egypt and Sudan on a proposal submitted by …
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