Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that Ethiopia does not intend to harm Nile Basin countries.
Ahmed said, in a statement he posted on his Twitter account, that Ethiopia keeps the trust, including fulfillment of promises are an integral part of the heritage of the Ethiopian people, as well as one of the pillars of its government's foreign policy.
He added, “Based on those values, we affirm that Ethiopia is a country that does not neglect the trust, and does not intend to harm its neighbors.” A lifeline, in which the human relations between the peoples of the region are embodied.
And the statement went on: “Since ancient times, Ethiopia has been sharing the waters of the Nile River with downstream countries, in a spirit of trust and trust, and we assure our brothers that this commitment may be strengthened more than ever.”
Ahmed pointed out that the needs of the Nile Basin countries for development are increasing, due to population growth, which calls on Egypt and Ethiopia to work together to achieve sustainable development and establish a true partnership to achieve the aspirations of the two peoples in sustainable development, continuing: “Our constant communication with downstream countries and their leaders, It is a true reflection of our desire to strengthen brotherhood and cooperation between us.”
The Ethiopian Prime Minister praised the wise leadership of the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and his relentless efforts in building and developing the country, stressing that the Renaissance Dam will have great benefits for all, including the adequate storage of Nile water as a guarantee for all in difficult droughts.
Ahmed affirmed commitment to cooperation with vital projects aimed at ensuring common interests and sustainable development for our peoples, in which everyone is a winner.
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