Egyptian Irrigation Minister: GERD is illegitimate and we’ll not recognize It
Sweilem emphasized Egypt’s unwavering stance on protecting its water rights, noting that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has affirmed Egypt’s commitment to the principles of international law and to not harming the rights of downstream countries.” He stressed that Egypt has no problem with any country in the Nile Basin, except Ethiopia, and that cooperation is underway on development projects and the construction of new dams by Egyptian hands.” The Minister of Irrigation clarified that Egypt does not oppose the right of Nile Basin countries to development, but it will not allow the construction of new dams or any unilateral actions that could harm the interests of downstream countries.
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