Egypt will not allow any water crisis to occur due to GERD: Irrigation min.

 

Speaking during a dialogue event organized Saturday by the Supreme Council of Media Regulation (SCMR) in cooperation with the irrigation ministry, Abdel Aati stressed that the state would not allow any water crisis to occur due to Ethiopia's giant controversial dam.

 

All relevant state bodies are working round the clock to study all possible scenarios and take the proper decision in due course, the minister pointed out.

 

Egypt contributed to many dam projects in Africa, however, the problem with Ethiopia's dam lies in its size and operation method, Abdel Aati said.

 

He also highlighted Ethiopia's lack of political will to reach a binding agreement on the dam's filling and operation process.

 

The minister also touched upon his ministry's ongoing projects for effective management and conservation of water resources, including a major irrigation canal lining project and a government program to embrace modern irrigation systems.

Abdel Aati said the State is ready to deal with any emergency of the water sector, adding that his ministry secures the delivery of water to citizens.

Abdel Aati added that his ministry identifies the rainfall areas via satellites and how water would move towards the dams so as to make the best use of each drop of water.

The minister made the remarks during an open dialogue held on means of managing Egypt’s water resources amid the water challenges.

Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) Karam Gabr attended the open dialogue.

Abdel Aati said his ministry exerts great efforts to manage water resources coming from outside the country to guarantee optimizing the use of each drop of water to close the water gap.

The modern irrigation methods have positive effect on farmers in terms of productivity and living standards, he said.

The minister pointed out to the positive effect of the canal lining project, highlighting its great importance in delivering water to the end of canals.