Addis Ababa: The principles enshrined in the Agreement for the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) fix historic wrongs, ascertain equitable use and foster mutual understanding and shared responsibility, Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ethiopia underscored.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the People of the Nile Basin States on the official entry into force of CFA on 13 October 2024, noting that it is a remarkable achievement that has been in the making for over a decade.

The dedication, perseverance, and collaborative spirit displayed by state parties throughout this process would, no doubt, enhance cooperation and provide the impetus to realize the equitable and reasonable management and utilization of the shared water resource, the ministry stated today in statement posted on social media.

The Ministry also underlined that Ethiopia is confident that the entry into force of this agreement will yield significant benefits for the basin states and contribute to a more prosperous and sustain
able future.

CFA stipulates that each Nile Basin State has the right to use, within its territory, the waters of the Nile River System in a manner that is consistent with the other basic principles

Source: Ethiopian News Agency