Dr. Eng. Seleshi Bekele Meets UN SG Antonio Guterres


Addis Ababa, July 13, 2021 (Walta) –
The Water, Irrigation, and Energy Minister, Dr. Eng. Seleshi Bekele has met with Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres.

The minister briefed the UN Secretary-General about the development on the the second filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and AU-led negotiations. 

“The solution rests on faithful negotiations, taking into account African wisdom and seeking African solutions to African problems. Africa is capable of solving its challenges taking into account international nest practices on transboundary waters.”  he tweeted.

He also explained Ethiopia’s position on the outstanding technical and legal issues to conclude the rules and guidelines on GERD.