Cairo: Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Sudan and Calls for Regional Coordination on Nile Waters
Egypt and Sudan have announced the formation of a joint team to study international experiences in the reconstruction process, according to a statement issued by the Political Consultation Mechanism between the two countries in Cairo. Egypt affirmed its full readiness to support Sudan’s reconstruction efforts, welcoming the Sudanese government’s initiatives to mobilize regional and international support.
The two sides also stressed the need to maintain Sudan’s unity and sovereignty while rejecting any external interference in its internal affairs. They emphasized that solutions to the crisis should remain in the hands of the Sudanese people alone.
Egypt Rejects Unilateral Actions in the Operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
In a separate development, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, stated that unilateral actions in the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) pose a challenge to international law.
Sewilam emphasized that the lack of necessary studies on the dam’s operation constitutes a violation of the principles of cooperation among Nile Basin countries and disregards its political, social, and environmental consequences. He reiterated Egypt’s demand to safeguard its share of Nile waters while reaffirming its commitment to the consultation process between basin countries. He also called on international partners to support this initiative to enhance regional cooperation.
