Ethiopian FM, AUC Chairperson discuss on GERD negotiation

Addis Ababa, March 10, 2020 (FBC) -The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedu Andargachew yesterday held talks with Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the two discussed on the status of the on-going negotiation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

The Minister reiterated that the negotiations on the GERD should be held in line with the principle of fair, equitable and reasonable utilization of transboundary natural resources.

The African Union Commission Chairperson for his part underlined that the negotiation on GERD should strike a fair deal benefiting all stakeholders.

Ethiopia rejected the statement issued recently by the United States Department of Treasury on the dam, following a meeting held without its participation.

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country will commence first filling of the GERD in parallel with the construction of the dam.