Egypt to receive 5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by May

Egypt to receive 5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by May

Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have been negotiating since 2011 to reach an agreement on filling the multi-billion dollar dam. Ethiopia hopes the dam will turn it into Africa's top hydropower supplier, but Egypt and Sudan fear it will substantially reduce their water share and affect development prospects. "Egypt's keenness to respond to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's invitation stems from its position calling to launch a serious and effective negotiation process that will result in reaching a binding legal agreement on filling and operating the dam in a manner that takes into account the interests of the three countries," Shoukry said. Sudan's delegation includes Foreign Minister Mariam Al-Sadiq and Irrigation Minister Yasser Abbas. They are seeking to define and agree on the negotiation methodology and paths to ensure constructive negotiations that go beyond previous rounds of talks. Sudan has proposed the need for international mediation involving the EU, the UN and the US that works under the leadership of the African Union. The aim is to assist the three countries to reach a binding legal agreement on filling and operating the dam that addresses the interests and concerns of all sides. Earlier this month, Egypt and Sudan urged the