Addis Ababa, May 24, 2021 (FBC) – Ethiopians and Ethiopian Nationals living in Italy and the surrounding have exchanged views on latest developments of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) via virtual meeting.
Ambassador Extraordianry and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopa to Italy, Demitu Hambissa has led the webinar that involved participation of more than 180 members of the Ethiopia Diaspora Community.
In here remarks on the webinar, Ambassador Demitu called upon members of the Diaspora Community to defend false accusations and disinormation targeting the GERD which is the hydroelectric dam intended serve as a tool to fight against poverty and darkness in Ethiopia.
One of the participants of the webinar and negotiator in GERD issues from the Ethiopian side, Engineer Gedion Asfaw underscored that the dam construction is well underway under international standards, and ready trial run of energy production during upcoming rainy season.
Members of the Diaspora, to themselves, expressed delight over the facilitation of the webinar and pledged continued support to the construction of the dam.