President Trump’s comments on GERD reckless and dangerous, says Congressional Black Caucus

Addis Ababa, October 28, 2020 (FBC) –The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has denounced U.S. President Donald Trump’s comment regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

“President Trump’s comments insinuating Egypt will ‘blow up’ the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project is reckless and dangerous, “said the CBC in a twitter post.

The CBC urged the United States to remain impartial in the negotiations between Ethiopia Sudan and Egypt.

“We condemn his statement and attempt to fuel tensions,” said the Caucus which is made up of most African American members of the United States Congress.

U. S. Congressman Jason Crow also condemned the recent comments from the U.S. leader.

“The President’s comments about the GERD are reckless & uninformed – Ethiopia is a long-time ally of the U.S.,” said.

He also called on the U.S.to act as an honest broker to ensure a sustainable diplomatic settlement and stop senseless foreign aid cuts.