Envoy reiterates Ethiopia’s principled position to resolve difference over GERD through dialogue

Addis Ababa, March 31, 2021 (FBC) – Ethiopia Ambassador to Egypt,  Markos Tekle today briefed local and international media in Cairo regarding the current situation in Ethiopia, the bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Egypt, and the ongoing negotiation on the GERD.

He talked about the bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Egypt in the political and economic fields.

He noted the enormous opportunities available between the two countries to enhance cooperation and underscored the need to address temporary challenges that could affect the success of efforts aimed at utilizing these opportunities.

On GERD negotiations, the Ambassador expressed Ethiopia’s principled position and longstanding commitment to resolve the difference over the GERD through dialogue.

However, unless Ethiopia’s desire to address the issue is not reciprocated, it would be difficult to have a win-win agreement, stated the ambassador.

On the current situation in Ethiopia, the Ambassador briefed the media about recent developments and expressed his hope that the media will report based on the realities on the ground than disseminating unsubstantiated and politically motivated misinformation aimed at undermining the government.

The Ambassador has expressed the Embassy’s readiness to cooperate with the media, according to th Ministry of Foreign Affairs.