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Africa-Press<\/a> – Ethiopia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Addis Ababa June 18\/2021 (ENA) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said Egypt, which is currently rejecting justice and truth, has been doing everything in its power to halt the construction of GERD.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a webinar which brought together university presidents, scholars and senior government officials, the deputy premier said Ethiopia\u2019s enemies and their supporters are working hard to prevent the dam from happening as it is near completion,<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the dam nearing completion, different forces and their supporters are worried about our overcoming poverty and thus work to destroy our hope,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He particularly mentioned Egypt\u2019s relentless efforts aimed at disrupting the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.<\/p>\n

\u201cRejecting justice and truth, Egypt is using its all mights and resources to destroy Ethiopia\u2019s hopes by disrupting the construction of the dam,\u201d Demeke pointed out.<\/p>\n

To achieve their goal, the groups have continued confusing and misleading countries and institutions by disseminating fake news and speculations, he revealed.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this regard, a campaign is being carried out against our country. Not only are false information fabricated but various forces have also been politicizing the dam and internationalizing this development project.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, the deputy prime minister stressed that the government, which has been entrusted with public trust, is paving the way for the completion of the dam without delay.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia has come a long way to change the wrong narrative and the dominant status quo on equitable utilization of Nile River, Demeke noted, adding that \u201cthe entire Ethiopian scholars should, however, maximize their efforts on the digital front and ease the pressure in this regard.\u201d<\/p>\n

The deputy premier said, \u201cWe are now climbing to the top of the mountain. Yet obstacles have consistently been put on out path. We should at present work together to further our national interest. It is therefore imperative to engage influential diplomatic activities, especially the scholars of the country and the youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Water, Irrigation and Energy Minister, Sileshi Bekele said Egypt and Sudan have been hampering the progress of the tripartite negotiation on GERD under the African Union.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey always come up with irrelevant reasons. For example, they had interrupted the negotiation under the chairmanship of the South African president seven times,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n

He noted that since the construction of the dam has now made good progress, Ethiopia will proceed with the second-round filling of the dam without any problem this rainy season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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