Sudan Reiterates Rejection of Ethiopia's Unilateral Measures on GERD

The Sudanese Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources has reiterated its firm rejection of any unilateral measures taken by neighboring Ethiopia on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), ignoring the legitimate interests and serious concerns of the other parties.

This came in response to Ethiopia's announcement of the completion of GERD's second filling.

In a statement, the ministry stressed that the best alternative to this Ethiopian approach, which will only harm the distinguished historical ties between the two brotherly countries and peoples, is to resume negotiations on GERD, in a good faith, to reach a binding legal agreement that preserves the interests of all parties and addresses their concerns.

Moreover, the ministry pointed out that reaching the desired agreement on the GERD is very necessary, and possible if the political will is available.