“CFA’s entry into force strengthens our bond as a Nile family” – PM Abiy Ahmed

Addis Ababa, October 13, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended his congratulatory message to all state parties over the historic millstone of the entry into force of the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA).

Note that Ethiopia’s Minister of Water & Energy Engineer Habtamu Itefa announced the CFA has officially into force in the early hours of this morning.

In light of this development, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has released a statement on his social media page regarding this historic milestone, saying: “Today, 13 October 2024, marks the culmination of a long journey toward the equitable and reasonable utilization of the waters of the Nile, with the entry into force of the Agreement on the Nile River Basin Framework (CFA).”

The premier underscored that this day will be remembered as a “historic milestone in our collective efforts to foster genuine cooperation in the Nile Basin.”

“The CFA’s entry into force strengthens our bond as a Nile family and ensures that the management and utilization of our shared water resources benefit all, for the good of all,” the Prime Minister underlined.

PM Abiy extended his heartfelt congratulations to all state parties to the CFA for their unwavering commitment to advancing cooperation in the region.

He also called upon the non-signatory states to join the Nile family, so that together “we may achieve our shared goals of development and regional integration.”