Ethiopia has no problems with Egypt, issues between the two countries only arise when Cairo tries to monopolise Nile waters, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Speaking to the Ethiopian Herald, Ambassador Dina Mufti said: “We believe as much as Egypt is entitled to use the Nile River, Ethiopia is also entitled … We are not against Egyptians or Sudanese’s rights to utilize the river. We are bitter when Egypt comes outs and claims a monopoly.”“Ethiopia is the source of the Nile River. More than 86 percent of the water of the Nile River emanates from Ethiopia. Cairo wants Ethiopia to guarantee Egypt will receive 40 billion cubic metres or more of water from the Nile.

Source: Ethiopian News August 12, 2020 12:11 UTC