Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen underscored the need for the ratification of Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA).
The second Africa-Run High-Level forum on equitable and reasonable utilization of transboundary watercourses in Africa is underway in Addis Ababa today.
The forum has been taken place under the theme: “Equitable and Reasonable Utilization of Transboundary Watercourses: A Key to Africa’s Prosperity.”
The overall purpose of the conference remains to ensure equitable and reasonable utilization of the transboundary water resources through promotion and exchange of experiences and scientific researches, it was learned.
In his opening speech, deputy prime minister and foreign minister stated that Nile Basin has been suffered from man-made and natural challenges.
It is high time to double the efforts to address such challenges, Demeke said.
Regarding CFA, he said: “we shall finalize the ratification of CFA and realize the wishes of our people”.
Describing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a manifestation of utilization of water resources, he affirmed “GERD is a manifestation of equitable and reasonable use.”
The Grand Renaissance Dam has immense benefits to lower riparian countries,” Demeke said.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency