Egyptian Expert Warns of Nile Escalation
Egyptian national security expert Mohamed Makhlouf warned of Ethiopian escalation regarding its plans to control the flows of the Nile River, including the construction of new dams. He pointed out that such actions pose a threat to Egyptian water security and heighten tensions among Nile Basin countries. He affirmed that Ethiopia has the right to development and its water projects, but this must be carried out according to clear procedures, including prior notification, technical studies, coordination among the countries, and the drafting of a binding legal agreement that regulates operation, sharing information, and management. He noted that Egypt possesses diplomatic and legal tools, having reaffirmed its leadership's rejection of unilateral practices. He warned that continued Ethiopian measures could escalate the situation, especially in light of the ongoing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), its filling mechanisms, and operational procedures. The water issue remains one of the most complex and sensitive disputes between Egypt and Ethiopia, with Cairo demanding a binding agreement that addresses drought periods, while Ethiopia insists on its right to utilize its water resources for the development of the dam as part of its national progress.
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