Ethiopian, DRC presidents discuss GERD issues

Addis Ababa, September 24, 2020 (FBC) -President Sahle-Work Zewde held a phone conversation with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Both Presidents discussed many bilateral issues as well as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to office of the President.

President Sahle-Work thanked Tshisekedi for his initiative and for providing additional clarification on issues relating to GERD.

She reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to the African Union-led negotiation process with regards to the dam.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is being built on Abay River in Benishangul Gumuz regional state.

Ethiopia sees the dam as a means to drive forward its economy by improving access to electricity. More than 65% of Ethiopians have no access to electricity.