They stressed the need to strengthen bilateral, regional and international efforts to reach a comprehensive and integrated agreement on the rules for filling and operating the GERD. Sisi and Burhan also discussed developments in the Sudanese-Ethiopian borders and recent Sudanese moves to extend state sovereignty over its eastern borders with Ethiopia, Rady said. He added that this comes under Sudan’s respect for international agreements in establishing borders and its constant endeavor to assert state sovereignty peacefully and without resorting to violence. Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have held several rounds of negotiations over the past years, but have ultimately failed to reach an agreement. The construction of the dam, which began in 2011, is considered to be one of Egypt’s most serious water issues.

Source: Egypt Independent March 06, 2021 15:16 UTC