Ethiopia rejects Egypt’s desire for implementation of colonial era treaty
On the basis of the principle of fair use, Ethiopia has the right to utilize the Nile river without causing a significant harm on the lower riparian countries, said the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity (MoWIE).
Dr Eng. Sileshi Bekele, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Electricity told journalists today that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which Ethiopia has been building on the Nile river would benefit all the three countries.
Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to use the Nile river for electric power generation will not reduce the water supply available to both Sudan and Egypt, he said.
On the other hand, he said “it is crucial for us to use the river for power generation so as to ensure the socio-economic benefits of our continuously growing number of people.”
Ethiopia honors the Declaration of Principles signed between leaders of the three countries, he said, adding a study on the impact of the dam has not yet been completed.
Ethiopia, which contributes 86% of the Nile water, doesn’t accept Egypt’s stance and desire for the implementation of 1959 colonial era treaty regarding the utilization of the Nile water, the Minister underscored.
Ethiopia has already tabled its filling strategy of the dam’s reservoir to the countries, he said, adding it could accept if the firm tasked to conduct the study comes up with different and beneficial filling process.
The tripartite meeting between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt will continue to build mutual trust and confidence among the countries, he said.
Commenced six years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is 63 percent complete.
Upon completion, the dam will be Africa’s largest with 6,450 MW installed power generating capacity. It is being built for an estimated cost of 4.7 billion US dollars.
On the basis of the principle of fair use, Ethiopia has the right to utilize the Nile river without causing a significant harm on the lower riparian countries, said the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity (MoWIE).
Dr Eng. Sileshi Bekele, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Electricity told journalists today that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which Ethiopia has been building on the Nile river would benefit all the three countries.
Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to use the Nile river for electric power generation will not reduce the water supply available to both Sudan and Egypt, he said.
On the other hand, he said “it is crucial for us to use the river for power generation so as to ensure the socio-economic benefits of our continuously growing number of people.”
Ethiopia honors the Declaration of Principles signed between leaders of the three countries, he said, adding a study on the impact of the dam has not yet been completed.
Ethiopia, which contributes 86% of the Nile water, doesn’t accept Egypt’s stance and desire for the implementation of 1959 colonial era treaty regarding the utilization of the Nile water, the Minister underscored.
Ethiopia has already tabled its filling strategy of the dam’s reservoir to the countries, he said, adding it could accept if the firm tasked to conduct the study comes up with different and beneficial filling process.
The tripartite meeting between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt will continue to build mutual trust and confidence among the countries, he said.
Commenced six years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is 63 percent complete.
Upon completion, the dam will be Africa’s largest with 6,450 MW installed power generating capacity. It is being built for an estimated cost of 4.7 billion US dollars.
Ethiopia rejects Egypt’s desire for implementation of colonial era treaty
On the basis of the principle of fair use, Ethiopia has the right to utilize the Nile river without causing a significant harm on the lower riparian countries, said the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity (MoWIE).
Dr Eng. Sileshi Bekele, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Electricity told journalists today that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which Ethiopia has been building on the Nile river would benefit all the three countries.
Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to use the Nile river for electric power generation will not reduce the water supply available to both Sudan and Egypt, he said.
On the other hand, he said “it is crucial for us to use the river for power generation so as to ensure the socio-economic benefits of our continuously growing number of people.”
Ethiopia honors the Declaration of Principles signed between leaders of the three countries, he said, adding a study on the impact of the dam has not yet been completed.
Ethiopia, which contributes 86% of the Nile water, doesn’t accept Egypt’s stance and desire for the implementation of 1959 colonial era treaty regarding the utilization of the Nile water, the Minister underscored.
Ethiopia has already tabled its filling strategy of the dam’s reservoir to the countries, he said, adding it could accept if the firm tasked to conduct the study comes up with different and beneficial filling process.
The tripartite meeting between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt will continue to build mutual trust and confidence among the countries, he said.
Commenced six years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is 63 percent complete.
Upon completion, the dam will be Africa’s largest with 6,450 MW installed power generating capacity. It is being built for an estimated cost of 4.7 billion US dollars.
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