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The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, weekly press briefing (April 21, 2021)

The spokesperson of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, gave the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today (21 April 2021) to the media. In his presentation, the Ambassador focused on political diplomacy, the GERD negotiation, Ethiopia-Sudan border issue and citizen-centered diplomatic activities. I. Political Diplomacy H.E. Mr.Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]

Deputy PM Demeke Holds Talks With EU Commissioner For Crisis Management (April 20, 2021)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen has held talks with European Union (EU) Commissioner for Crisis Management Amabassador Janez Lenarčič on various issues. The two sides have had discussions over the commendable efforts that the government has been undertaking so far and ways to mitigate observed challenges in delivering humanitarian support to affected […]

Ethiopia submits its position to the UN Security Council on the AU-led tripartite negotiation on the GERD (April 19, 2021)

Ethiopia called upon members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to urge Egypt and Sudan to return to the tripartite negotiations on the first filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and respect the AU-led process. In a letter addressed to the current President of the UNSC on 16 April […]

Ethiopia Calls On Security Council To Urge Egypt And Sudan To Return To GERD Tripartite Talks (April 19, 2021)

Ethiopia has called upon members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to urge Egypt and Sudan to return to the tripartite negotiations on the first filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and respect the AU-led process. In a letter addressed to the current President of the UNSC on 16 […]

EU Provides €53.7m In Humanitarian Aid For Ethiopia (April 19, 2021)

The European Union (EU) has announced today new funding of €53.7 million in humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable people in Ethiopia, including those affected by law enforcement operation in Tigray regional state. The funding announced today will be dedicated to addressing the acute needs of those affected by conflict and climate shocks, including populations […]

Two Bottom Outlets Of GERD Completed, Become Operational (April 18, 2021)

Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Dr. Seleshi Bekele has today announced that two bottom outlets (BO) of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have been completed and gone operational. The bottom outlets provide release of water into the downstream countries have been completed, tested and become operational, he said. According to the Minister, the […]

Premier Says 2nd Filling Of GERD Ensures Benefits In Reducing Floods In Sudan (April 18, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed that Ethiopia, in developing Abbay River for its needs, has no intention of causing harm to lower riparian countries. The premier underscored that heavy rains last year enabled successful first filling of the GERD while the presence of the dam itself has undoubtedly prevented severe flooding in neighboring Sudan. Ahead […]