Egyptian analyst says opposition to Ethiopian dam was wrong
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
Egyptian analyst Magdi Khalil says Egypt was wrong to oppose the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which he describes as a project to generate electricity and not a threat to his country. In an interview with the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), he calls for respect for Ethiopia’s right to use its resources and an end to historical mistrust between the two countries.
Egyptian analyst Magdi Khalil says Cairo was wrong to oppose construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is intended to generate electricity. He says the project does not threaten Egypt and calls for recognition of Ethiopia’s right to use its natural resources, in an interview with the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), Fanamc reports.
Magdi Khalil believes the two countries can protect Egyptian interests related to water while allowing Ethiopia to meet its energy needs and support its development. He urges the leaders of both countries to favour cooperation and trust over confrontation.
The analyst attributes continuing mistrust to historical narratives and conspiracy theories alleging that Ethiopia would divert the waters of the Blue Nile, known as the Abbay in Ethiopia. In his view, these negative perceptions are hindering the improvement of relations between the two countries.
Ethiopia designed the Renaissance Dam to generate 5,000 megawatts.
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