Round three of GERD talks come to a close

Cairo GERD talks conclude: The third round of talks between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) concluded yesterday, the Irrigation Ministry said in astatement.

This is the third round of talks since August: The three sides have met twice over the past two months in a bid to reach an agreement. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pledged in July to finalize an agreement within four months.

Next round will be in Ethiopia: The parties will next meet in Addis Ababa, the statement said, without providing a date.