The Ethiopian government responded to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s comments about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), asserting its right to utilize the Nile River under international law and rejecting colonial-era agreements. Ethiopia emphasized its commitment to transparency in managing the dam and refuted claims of unilateral actions, stating that its water usage aims to benefit its development without harming neighboring countries.
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