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The recent negotiations are being conducted following the Joint Statement by H.E. Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, and President Abdel Fatah el Sisi of Egypt on 13 July 2023, to initiate expedited negotiation to finalize the guidelines and rules on the first filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

The Ministerial meeting will build on the discussions of the previous sessions and technicals group meeting of yesterday and continue efforts to achieve convergence.
Ethiopia is guided by the 2015 Declaration of Principles (DoP) on the GERD Project. In particular, Ethiopia will continue to advocate for consensual outcomes based on the principle of equitable and reasonable utilization of the waters of the Nile.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen discussed with the EU Managing Director for Africa, H.E. Ambassador Rita Laranjinha, in his office today.
In the discussion that focused on strengthening relations between the EU and Ethiopia, Mr. Demeke expressed Ethiopia’s readiness to normalize partnership and cooperation with the EU.
He further explained the importance of a sectoral dialogue between the two sides, and Ethiopia is preparing well for the next meeting on December 7, 2023.

Mr. Demeke also briefed the ambassador about the government’s efforts to ensure that peace reigns in the Tigray, Amhara, and Oromiya regions, further explaining the matters regarding the all-inclusive National Dialogue and the Transitional Justice mechanism.
Ambassador Rita Laranjinha lauded the revamped relations between the EU and Ethiopia and appreciated the Ethiopian Government’s efforts to ensure peace and security in the country.
She said the EU will provide all necessary assistance to that end.

Today, H.E. Ambassador Seleshi Bekele met with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD). They discussed US-Ethiopia relations, AGOA and trade, the implementation of the Pretoria peace agreement, and humanitarian assistance.

Ethiopia and the United States established diplomatic relations 120 years ago, and useful economic ties in aviation, coffee, and textile trade are expanding. Hundreds of thousands of Ethiopians live in the United States, and the moment has come to elevate the relationship to the level of a strategic partner. Such endeavors may be supported by Congress @mfaethiopia.