Egypt, Sudan Optimistic Dam Talks With Ethiopia Will Yield Fruits
By Our Reporter
There new hope for a mutual understanding between
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia over the dam being constructed on the Nile River.
This
comes after the prime ministers of Sudan and Egypt expressed optimism after
talks in the Sudanese capital that stalled negotiations with Ethiopia on its
construction of a controversial giant dam on the Blue Nile would bear fruits.
The
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is being built some 15km (9 miles) from
Ethiopia's border with Sudan, has become a significant source of discord
between the three countries.
Downstream Egypt and Sudan view the multibillion-dollar dam as a threat to vital water supplies, while Ethiopia considers its flagship infrastructure project crucial for its electrification and development.
Talks
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