Former Water Minister criticizes Ethiopian dam remarks
The article addresses the historical and ongoing dispute over the construction of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and its impact on the Nile River waters. Dr. Mohammed Nasr Eldin Allam, the former Minister of Water Resources, explains that Egypt has relied on international agreements for over 60 years, such as the 1902 and 1929 treaties, which prohibit Ethiopia from establishing structures that affect water flow to Egypt and Sudan. He notes that the construction of the High Dam was aimed at conserving water losses, regulating its use, and generating electricity, and did not cause harm to the Nile basin countries. Conversely, the Ethiopian official insists that riparian states have sovereign rights to develop their water resources. He emphasizes that Ethiopia did not agree to the High Dam's construction and that it was built without its consent, according to the 2015 Principles Declarations, pointing out that Egypt has not collaborated extensively in a historical framework for Nile water development. The article illustrates that the dispute repeats itself based on different interpretations of the agreements and principles. Egypt views the High Dam as non-harmful, while Ethiopia emphasizes its right to water development, raising questions about the legitimacy of the dam’s construction and its potential impacts.
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