Egyptian Irrigation Minister: GERD is illegitimate and we’ll not recognize It

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Egypt’s Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilem declared the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) illegitimate and stated Egypt will not recognize it, citing violations of international law. Sweilem made the comments during a visit to Tanzania to inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam built by an Egyptian consortium.

Egypt’s Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilem said that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is “illegitimate and violates international law, and we cannot recognize it.” Sweilem’s remarks came during a trip to Tanzania on Friday to inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station, constructed by an Egyptian consortium. He noted how the Tanzanian dam … The post Egyptian Irrigation Minister: GERD is illegitimate and we’ll not recognize It appeared first on Egypt Independent.