Khaberni - US President Donald Trump, in a message directed on Friday to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, said that the United States is prepared to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to help resolve the issue of sharing the waters of the Nile River.
Trump wrote in the message published on the Truth Social platform: "I am ready to resume American mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to responsibly and definitively resolve the issue of sharing the Nile waters."
The American president pointed to the great importance of the Nile River for Egypt and its people, adding: "I want to help you reach an outcome that ensures the long-term water needs of Egypt, the Republic of Sudan, and Ethiopia."
Trump explained that the successful approach to the solution involves predictable water supplies during drought periods for Egypt and Sudan, allowing Ethiopia to generate very large amounts of electricity, some of which could be provided or sold to Cairo or Khartoum.
Trump mentioned the possibility of reaching a lasting agreement for all Nile Basin countries and stated that he places great importance on this file, expressing hope that this dispute will not escalate into a military conflict between the two countries.
Paul's Tweets
Meanwhile, Trump's advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Musaad Pauls, said: "Resolving the tensions surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a top priority for President Trump, who is striving to promote lasting peace in Africa and the Middle East, and to prevent the outbreak of a major military conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia."
In a series of tweets on his account on X (formerly Twitter), Pauls said: "The American president is committed to resolving complex disputes and achieving lasting peace.. We can reach a lasting solution for Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan through effective American leadership led by Trump, supported by technical expertise and fair negotiations."
The inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam by Addis Ababa on September 9 angered Cairo, which says that the dam violates international treaties and could cause drought and flooding, which Ethiopia denies.
Egypt and Sudan demand that Ethiopia reach a legally binding trilateral agreement concerning the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which began construction in 2011, yet Ethiopia, the second-largest African country by population, has continued the dam construction, considering it a cornerstone for its economic ambitions.
