Several issues will be discussed during the summit, including the Libyan issue and the partnership between the United Nations and the AU.Several meetings are expected to take place between Shoukry and his African counterparts during his participation in the summit. President Sisi is also expected to head to Addis Ababa next week to participate in the AU summit from January 28 to 29.No further official details were announced about the issues that will be discussed between the leaders during the summit in Addis Ababa. The summit will provide new solutions and ideas in regards to the dam file.Previously, Egypt suggested including the World Bank as a neutral mediator in the tripartite technical committee’s talks on the GERD. "Seeking professional support is one thing; transferring it to an institution is another thing. However, Addis Ababa claimed that the dam is necessary for Ethiopia’s development and will not harm downstream countries.The AU is an international organization consisting of 55 African countries, established on July 9, 2002.

Source: Egypt Today January 24, 2018 15:00 UTC