Egypt Rejects Allegations of Red Sea Access Trade-Off with Ethiopia for GERD Flexibility
An official source, cited by the Middle East News Agency (MENA), has categorically denied reports claiming that Egypt is prepared to grant Ethiopia maritime access to the Red Sea in exchange for a shift in Ethiopia’s stance regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Reports Dismissed as “Unfounded”
The source emphasized that the reports in circulation are entirely unfounded and lack any factual basis. He reaffirmed that Egypt’s position on its water security and the GERD remains steadfast and unchanged, characterized by:
* Strict adherence to the principles of international law.
* A firm rejection of all unilateral measures.
* The imperative of preventing any harm to Egypt’s established water share.
* The protection of the comprehensive rights of downstream nations, in accordance with international legal frameworks.
Egypt Rejects Allegations of Red Sea Access Trade-Off with Ethiopia for GERD Flexibility
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