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We did not decide the GERD’s timeframe for filling the reservoir yet, Irrigation Ministry
Sudan’s Water Minister stated that the parties agreed on almost a seven-year filling period
GERD’s technical meeting kicks off with hopes for agreement
Representatives from US and WB join negotiations for the first time
Construction of GERD’s saddle dam completed
This step is considered a milestone in the entire GERD project
Can desalination limit GERD’s impacts on Egypt’s water security?
Desalination plants in Egypt will provide clean water for drinking use, not agriculture, says former water resources minister
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan agree to settle GERD dispute by Jan 2020
Trump met top representatives from the three countries to help solving the issue
Shoukry meets US congressmen ahead of GERD mediation meeting in Washington
The minister reviewed with Kushner Egyptian efforts since 2014 to reach a fair agreement on GERD to achieve the interests of the three countries
Trump assures Al-Sisi he will make the GERD talks a success
Washington hosts a meeting involves Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan FMs over the dam
Shoukry heads to Washington for GERD meeting
Sudan, Ethiopia confirmed their participation in the meeting
Potential scenarios for filling GERD estimated
The number of years should not be determined in advance, as this depends mainly on levels of annual water flows, says professor Peter Riad
Egypt aims to reach tripartite legal agreement over GERD: Shoukry
Egypt’s FM stressed the need for Ethiopian political will to achieve this agreement
US invites Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia for meeting over GERD
Egypt previously said that negotiations reached a deadlock and requested mediation
Shoukry, Pompeo discuss GERD’s recent developments
US administration stresses the need to reach fair agreement for all parties
GERD talks: Egypt, Ethiopia resume coordination, Russia ready to mediate
‘I believe Egypt has shown good faith more than it should, as its stance was very wise,’ says professor Noha Bakr
Egypt says Ethiopia’s remarks about war over GERD “totally unacceptable”
Cairo receives US invitation for meeting with Sudan, Ethiopia FMs in Washington
“If there is a need for war with Egypt, we are ready to mobilise millions”: Ethiopia PM
Russia may help in solving GERD issue, says Egypt’s Foreign Minister
CWW’s “Cooperation in Water Sector” panellists address GERD impacts on Egypt
In case of severe drought, the filling period should be extended
Parliament’s recently formed committee on GERD to start meetings on Sunday
The committee headed by Soliman Wahdan will discuss statements given by ministers on 9 October before parliament on GERD
Years of fear: Egypt’s choices after GERD
Science holds answers for Egypt’s water poverty
Abiy Ahmed: wide reforms, but some sceptic over unsettled issues
Despite all his achievements in Ethiopia, the GERD dispute is still unsettled
Shoukry calls international community to help reach a fair agreement on GERD
FM also tackled Middle East issues during a lecture in Vienna
Egypt expresses discontent from Germany, Italy, and China for participating in GERD establishment
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that “Ambassador Hamdi Sanad Loza, Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs held on Sunday a meeting with the ambassadors of Germany, Italy and, China, which are the countries whose companies are working on the GERD.”
Al-Sisi says he will meet Ethiopian PM soon to end GERD dispute
According to international standards, Egypt suffers water poverty, says the president
Al-Sisi, Ahmed agree to overcome obstacles in GERD negotiations
“I extend my sincere congratulations to the Ethiopian Prime Minister and to the brotherly Ethiopian people for Abiy Ahmed receiving the Nobel Peace Prize,” says Al-Sisi
Egypt firmly rejects unilateral operation of GERD
Egypt’s warnings came after Ethiopia said new proposal on GERD negotiations crossed ‘Red Lines’
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s committent to preserving the country’s water
Ethiopia vows to make ongoing dialogue successful
Ministerial meeting between Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia on GERD Friday
Technical committees of three countries started on Monday to discuss proposals, and will continue until Thursday
Egypt seeks international support to end GERD talks deadlock
Egypt’s government fears that the Ethiopian dam will negatively impact its limited share of the Nile’s water, estimated at 55.5 bn cubic meters (cm), of which Egypt depends on more than 90% for drinking, agriculture
“Nile water is a matter of life and an issue of existence for Egypt,” says Al-Sisi at UNGA74
“Wise leaders always put the good of their own people and their own country first,” says Trump.
Ethiopia strongly rejects Egypt’s proposal on GERD
Shoukry previously confirmed Egypt’s respect to the right of Ethiopia to development
GERD negotiations between Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia fail
Two meetings will be held in October for scientific committee and irrigation ministers