Egypt Says Technical Reasons Could Prevent GERD's 2nd Filling

Mohamed Abdel Aaty, Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources said that the 2nd filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will negatively affect Sudan more than Egypt.

In televised remarks to the "DMC" TV channel, Abdel Aty stressed that Egypt is ready for this action with a strong infrastructure of water resources.

The minister added that Ethiopia is planning to store 13 and a half billion meters of water, pointing out that there are technical reasons that could prevent them from filling this amount of water.

Earlier this month, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed on Egypt’s commitment to preserving its water rights.

“Egypt’s water rights cannot be touched,” Sisi said in his word during the inauguration of a number of development projects in Ismailia.

“Negotiation is a difficult and arduous process, which needs Patience” the president added.”Don’t rush the results.”

“Egyptians’ concern is legitimate,” Sisi said, adding that they must trust their government and its potentials.

“Egypt’s water rights cannot be touched,” Sisi said in his word during the inauguration of a number of development projects in Ismailia.

“Negotiation is a difficult and arduous process, which needs Patience” the president added.”Don’t rush the results.”

Egypt’s Head of State also highlighted his recent meetings with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, and Congo President to discuss Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) file.

Moreover, Sisi stressed that Egypt is doing its best to solve GERD crisis. “It is a very sensitive and significant matter.”