2015 Agreement between Ethiopia and Egypt

21.01.2022 0 71 Views

In 2015, Ethiopia and Egypt came to an agreement regarding the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The GERD is a hydroelectric dam being built on the Blue Nile River, the main tributary of the Nile River, which is essential to both Ethiopia and Egypt for their water supply.

The agreement was signed in Khartoum, Sudan, by the leaders of Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan, and was hailed as a significant step towards regional cooperation and stability. The agreement included a series of principles that would guide future negotiations and cooperation between the three countries over the GERD.

One of the key principles of the 2015 agreement was the establishment of a tripartite committee, consisting of representatives from Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan, to monitor and oversee the construction of the dam. The committee was tasked with resolving any disputes that may arise during the construction process, and ensuring that the interests of all three countries were taken into account.

Another important principle of the agreement was the commitment of all three countries to avoid any actions that could cause harm to one another, including the use of the river as a weapon or the construction of any structures that could affect the water flow downstream.

The 2015 agreement between Ethiopia and Egypt was widely celebrated as a significant step towards regional cooperation and stability, and as a model for resolving conflicts over shared resources. However, there have been some challenges in implementing the agreement, particularly in terms of resolving disputes over issues such as water allocation and the filling of the GERD reservoir.

Despite these challenges, the 2015 agreement remains a crucial foundation for ongoing dialogue and cooperation between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan, and a testament to the power of peaceful negotiation and diplomacy in resolving conflicts over shared resources. As the region continues to face growing challenges related to climate change and resource scarcity, the principles outlined in the 2015 agreement will be more important than ever in ensuring the sustainable management of the Nile River and its resources for the benefit of all.