Egypt warns of the danger of Ethiopia's unilateral practices regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special

Egypt has warned against what it described as "irresponsible Ethiopian practices" on the Eastern Nile Basin, stressing that such actions "pose an imminent danger" to its water interests and national security. This came in a press conference in Berlin by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, stressing Egypt's firm position regarding the "Renaissance Dam" and the seriousness of the unilateral measures taken by Addis Ababa, which threaten regional and continental stability. Abdel-Aati affirmed that Cairo demands a binding legal agreement regulating the operation of the dam to avoid any impact on its water, pointing out that Egypt is taking proactive measures such as opening the "Toshka Spillway" to ensure hydraulic balance and the stability of the irrigation system. Former Egyptian experts explained that Egypt's position is not against the dam project itself, but Cairo rejects any unilateral management of the water facility that neglects the interests of the downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan, and pledges to inform the international community of any potential risks. About 98% of Egypt's water needs depend on the Nile River, with an annual share of 55.5 billion cubic meters, while the country faces water poverty line levels, according to data from the Ministry of Irrigation. During his visit to Germany, Abdel-Aati discussed with the German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of development and water resources management in Africa, as part of Egypt's efforts to protect its water security.