Egypt has asked Israel to help broker a dispute over a dam in Ethiopia that Cairo says affects its share of water from the Nile River, diplomatic sources said Thursday. "Egypt's move toward Israel has come after decision-makers have found themselves in an unfortunate position, with Addis Ababa refusing to attend talks in Cairo after the last meeting collapsed," the sources said. A March meeting between foreign ministers of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan in Khartoum ended without a deal on the Grand Renaissance Dam. Egypt, which relies on the Nile for irrigation and drinking water, called for another meeting in Cairo. Read More
Egypt seeks Israel’s help in water dispute with Ethiopia
Egypt has asked Israel to help broker a dispute over a dam in Ethiopia that Cairo says affects its share of water from the Nile River, diplomatic sources said Thursday. "Egypt's move toward Israel has come after decision-makers have found themselves in an unfortunate position, with Addis Ababa refusing to attend talks in Cairo after the last meeting collapsed," the sources said. A March meeting between foreign ministers of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan in Khartoum ended without a deal on the Grand Renaissance Dam. Egypt, which relies on the Nile for irrigation and drinking water, called for another meeting in Cairo. Read More
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