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Egypt Maintains Balanced Nile Stance
The former Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Dr. Mohamed Nasr Al-Din, confirmed that the Ethiopian Minister of Energy and Water's statements regarding the construction of new dams on the Nile River and their control over water flows are inappropriate. Understanding them requires looking at the bigger picture, especially within the context of tensions in the Horn of Africa. He explained that Ethiopia is seeking a water exit amidst tensions with neighboring countries such as Eritrea and Djibouti, while Egypt is maintaining a balanced stance both security-wise and politically. He pointed out that Ethiopia's actions are contrary to the demands of international law, which stipulate prior notification and non-harm to downstream countries—something Egypt or any other nation will not permit. Additionally, the Ethiopians announced their intention to build three new dams on the main course of the river, and admitted to the Cooperative Framework Agreement, which aims to coordinate and share Nile waters fairly, despite Ethiopia currently controlling the water flow.
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