Egypt achieves record primary budget surplus of EGP 629bn despite sharp fall in Suez Canal revenues    Escalation in Gaza, West Bank as Israeli strikes continue amid mounting international criticism    Egypt recovers collection of ancient artefacts from Netherlands    Resumption of production at El Nasr marks strategic step towards localising automotive industry: El-Shimy    Egypt harvests 315,000 cubic metres of rainwater in Sinai as part of flash flood protection measures    Egypt, UNDP discuss outcomes of joint projects, future environmental cooperation    United Bank achieves EGP 1.51bn net profit in H1 2025, up 26.9% year-on-year    After Putin summit, Trump says peace deal is best way to end Ukraine war    Jordan condemns Israeli PM remarks on 'Greater Israel'    Egypt's Supreme Energy Council reviews power supply plans for 14 industrial projects    Egypt, Namibia explore closer pharmaceutical cooperation    Fitch Ratings: ASEAN Islamic finance set to surpass $1t by 2026-end    Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88    Egypt's FM discusses Gaza, bilateral ties in calls with Saudi, South African counterparts    Egypt prepares to tackle seasonal air pollution in Nile Delta    Egyptian, Ugandan Presidents open business forum to boost trade    Al-Sisi says any party thinking Egypt will neglect water rights is 'completely mistaken'    Egypt's Sisi, Uganda's Museveni discuss boosting ties    Egypt's Sisi warns against unilateral Nile measures, reaffirms Egypt's water security stance    Egyptian pound closes high vs. USD on Tuesday – CBE    Egypt, Colombia discuss medical support for Palestinians injured in Gaza    Egypt, Huawei explore healthcare digital transformation cooperation    Egypt's Sisi, Sudan's Idris discuss strategic ties, stability    Egypt's govt. issues licensing controls for used cooking oil activities    Egypt to inaugurate Grand Egyptian Museum on 1 November    Egypt's Sisi: Egypt is gateway for aid to Gaza, not displacement    Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt's Aswan    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Ethiopia to go on with second filing of GERD in July 2021: Ethiopian PM
Published in Ahram Online on 23 - 03 - 2021

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Tuesday that his country would go on with the second filing of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam next July in the upcoming rain season.
In a speech covering recent developments in the country at the annual meeting of the House of People in Addis Abba, Abiy said that Ethiopia may lost USD 1 billion if it does not go with the second filing.
Egypt and Sudan have warned repeatedly from unilateral actions from Ethiopia's side.
They also warned that the water security of both countries will be in danger if Ethiopia goes on with the second filing of the GERD.
Last year, Ethiopia finished the first filing of the dam without the approval of Egypt and Sudan.
Both downstream countries are demanding that a legally binding agreement be reached on the filling and operation of the dam before the second filling.
Currently the talks between the three countries under the auspices of the African Union have not been resumed since reaching a stalemate in January 2021.
During this speech in front of the Ethiopian parliament, Ahmed said that this country could not cause harm to the Egyptian people and that Ethiopia aimed to generate electricity from the dam.
"What Ethiopia wants is to benefit from the dam, without causing harm to others. However, our brothers on the other side should also understand that we do not want to live in darkness," he said.
Ahmed said his government will realise the completion of GERD against all odds as promised to the public; "this is irreversible."
Ahmed also pointed out in his speech that Ethiopia has the potential for energy and Sudan for agriculture.
"Ethiopia did not have the intention to harm anyone. It would therefore be mutually beneficial to invest in these sectors and prosper together. Our desire has always been to grow together." he said.
He also asserted that the GERD could not prevent the natural flow of water to Egypt and Sudan, and that despite Ethiopia contributing more than 80% of the Nile River, it aims to reserve 5% of rain waters.
Egypt has been vocal about its concerns that the GERD may reduce its water share from the Nile River, which is the sole source of water in the country.


Clic here to read the story from its source.