Egypt explains its position on GERD to African leaders

  • Date: 20-Apr-2021
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Egypt
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Egypt explains its position on GERD to African leaders

Ahmed Hafez, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Shoukry's tour comes as part of Egypt's keenness to inform fellow African countries on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations.Hafez said that during the meeting with the Kenyan President, Shoukry delivered the Egyptian President's message regarding the status of negotiations on the dam.The message also outlined the Egyptian position regarding the controversial Ethiopian project. Shoukry referred to the pioneering Kenyan role in Africa in many fields, and in light of its non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council representing the continent.Hafez said that Shoukry was keen to review the recent events at the Kinshasa meetings, which were hosted by the DRC on 4-5 April.Hafez noted Egypt's aspiration to work with the countries and parties concerned to find a solution to the crisis that preserves regional security and stability. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral affairs, with Shoukry noting the depth of Egyptian-Kenyan relations. He noted his appreciation of the existing political will on both sides to develop them and take advantage of the momentum they are currently witnessing.Shoukry affirmed Egypt's interest in supporting priority development projects in Kenya, as well as expressing his country's keenness to support