This came during a meeting here between Ethiopian Water Resources Minister Asfaw Dingamo and Egyptian Water Resource and Irrigation Minister Dr. Mohamed Nasr Eddin. The two parties recognized the long-standing nature of relations between Ethiopia and Egypt.

Asfaw while receiving and holding talks with his Egyptian counterpart acknowledged the support Egypt has been providing to Ethiopia in the area of the water sector, particularly in terms of training.

Ethiopia committed itself to working closely with the Nile Riparian Countries, Asfaw said, adding the country would not go against the interests of neighboring countries as it moves in line with international treaties.

The Egyptian minister, Dr. Nasr Eddin on his part said Egypt would move in keeping with mutuality.

He pledged that his government would enhance its education and training support for Ethiopia.

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