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Water Minister Responds to Fula Dam Plan
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam confirmed that Egypt opposes the legitimacy of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in its current form, due to its large size which requires a legally binding agreement to regulate filling and operation processes, and to avoid unilateral steps that could harm the interests of Egypt and Sudan. He explained that the absence of a data exchange mechanism and coordination in operations has led to damages, including an incident where Ethiopia released large amounts of water, nearly causing the destruction of Sudanese dams. Sewilam asserted that Egypt's stance is based on a legal framework governing a shared international river, rejecting Ethiopian claims of absolute sovereign rights. He clarified that Egypt supports regional cooperation and the implementation of developmental projects in Africa, such as the Fula Dam in South Sudan, after thorough hydrological studies, as part of its efforts to promote development and strengthen relations with the Nile Basin countries.
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