Ethiopia, China sign deal amid stalled Nile dam talks
Ethiopia and China recently signed an agreement to protect investment projects, at a time Egypt and Sudan are seeking an international quartet to break the deadlock in the negotiations on Addis Ababa’s controversial Nile dam.
CAIRO — On March 6, the commissioner-general of the Ethiopian Federal Police, Demelash Gebremichael, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese ambassador to Ethiopia, Zhao Ziyuan, on establishing a protection mechanism for the security of major projects implemented within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in Ethiopia.
During the signing ceremony, Gebremichael said this agreement will boost safety and security in the country's major development projects.
He continued, “Ethiopia and China are two countries that have a long history, ancient civilization and splendid culture. To achieve our goal, the support provided by China and its esteemed embassy plays an important role. We wish to continue our joint efforts in long-term construction and strategic partnership, and today’s event comes at a critical time.”
