Trump Emphasizes Efforts to Resolve Renaissance Dam Crisis During Meeting with President Sisi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss several important regional issues. During this meeting, the two presidents focused specifically on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) file, a topic of great concern to public opinion in Egypt due to its direct impact on water resources and national security.
President Trump stated that he is currently working on finding a solution to this ongoing crisis between Egypt and Ethiopia. He noted that the United States is closely monitoring developments and seeking to reach a fair agreement that satisfies all parties and preserves the rights of the concerned countries to the Nile River waters, emphasizing the importance of stability in the region.
In the context of his remarks, Trump criticized the way Addis Ababa has dealt with Cairo regarding this matter over the past period. He explained that there is a need for more cooperation and transparency to ensure that no party is harmed, pointing out that the American role aims to bridge the gap between the two countries.
For its part, the Egyptian side emphasized the importance of reaching a legally binding agreement regarding the filling and operation of the dam. Egypt considers the Nile waters a matter of life or death and welcomes any international efforts, particularly from Washington, to help break the current deadlock in negotiations that have continued for years without a final resolution.
This meeting comes at a very sensitive time, as Cairo hopes that strong American intervention will push negotiations forward. Eyes will remain on upcoming diplomatic moves to see if this support will lead to ending the dispute and achieving water security for Egypt.