Photo: http://africanarguments.org The construction of the Renaissance Dam is a major undertaking of Ethiopia to lead the country the way out of poverty and no one has the power to halt the construction project, Prime Minister Hailemariam reiterates the stance of his government.
Prime Minister Hailemariam slammed recent provocative comments of Egyptian politicians of the Muslim brotherhood as a distraction to escape the strong domestic opposition they face for some time now.
He demanded Egyptian politicians to reconsider their unhelpful stand on the Renaissance Dam which can generate 6000 MW of electric power.
He said for Egypt to go to war over the Nile issues there should be the maddest leaders in the country. He encourages them to come to cooperation and negotiations to benefit the two friendly people.
He admired the support Sudan has shown all through the way since the construction begins two years ago adding Sudanese Foreign Minister who came to Ethiopia on Tuesday reaffirmed his countries position on the dam. He lauded Sudan for being cooperative and for recognizing the benefits of the dam to the downstream countries.
He assures his government's commitment to cooperate on the Nile water issues so long as it recognizes fair share of Ethiopia of the water resources.
Prime Minister Hailemariam reminds Ethiopia has remained cooperative on the Nile water issues. That is what Ethiopia has done so far in relation to the Nile waters, he noted. Ethiopia has gone long distances by cooperating for the impact study that has included experts from the Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia while it involves four international experts to make the process as transparent as possible.
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The white flag being waved from Ethiopian leaders are admirable, and Egyptian leaders are also expected to do like wise, in steed of waging the war they will never win at all. Quote Mursi said "all choice on the table" what dose it mean? Attacking Ethiopia or its Interest? Then what will be Ethiopians reprisal ? Lets say as Egyptian politician said that they attack ethiopian dam, ethiopian retaliation may be take same action that attacking Aswan Dam, and some other action such as intentionally reducing the out put of Nile in order to punish Enemy Egypt , then Egypt will be forced to go to fully blown infantry war in Ethiopian Land, Egypt hopes it will be supported by ethiopian opposing parties, but the truth will be the opposite, Ethiopian will be united on the face of Egyptian aggression, the most important fact is comparing these two countries army capability through out history, and the current both countries army experience, and records, so it is easy to comprehend that Ethiopians upper hand to finish the war with victory. This war may not last 6 days, as Israeli - Egypt war. All these are the only war scenario.
Engagement in dialog is in a win-win solution is the best way to resolve the conflict between Ethiopia and Egypt. Egyptian politicians are barking "war". Ethiopia is not only defend it self from attack and it can also do counter attack on Egyptian territories. I recently observed Ethiopian Air force personals air show. It was very impressive and one can tell their readiness to protect their nation's interests and their counter attack ability on enemy territory. I think Egypt is making mistake by under estimated the forces it will encounter with if it attacks Ethiopia. Egyptian politicians have to think twice before they start shooting.
As African two poor African counties, engagement in dialog in a win-win solution is the best way to resolve the conflict between Ethiopia and Egypt. Egyptian politicians are barking "war". Ethiopia not only can defend itself from attack and it can also do counter attack on Egyptian territories. I recently observed Ethiopian Air force personals air show. It was very impressive and one can tell their readiness to protect their nation's interests and their counter attack ability on enemy territory. I think Egypt is making mistake by under estimated the forces it will encounter once it wages an attack. Egyptian politicians have to think twice before they start shooting.