Ethiopia Says Ready to Resume GERD Negotiations Next Monday

Ethiopia said that it is ready to resume negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam “GERD” next Monday, according to "Al Arabiya" satellite channel.

Noteworthy, Prime Minister, Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, left Cairo this morning, heading to Sudan, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Ministers of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Health and Population, Trade and Industry, and a number of officials.

During the one-day visit, the Egyptian delegation is set to discuss a number of files and issues of common interest, including the Renaissance Dam file.

The Egyptian and Sudanese sides, chaired by the prime ministers of the two countries, will hold an expanded session of consultations to address aspects of cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

Dr. Madbouly is also scheduled to meet, during the visit, the leaders of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council.