Eritrea reassures its support for Egypt on Nile River water share
Tigrai Online
April. 23 2011
The Eritrean Ambassador to Egypt, Mr. Osman Mohammed Omar, yesterday held talks with the Egyptian Prime Minister, Dr. Esam Sheref.
In the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed the Eritrean people’s message of congratulation to the Egyptian people in connection with the victory of the January 25 Revolution. He also expressed Eritrea’s readiness to work jointly with Egypt in all domains, especially the allocation of the Nile River waters.
The Egyptian Prime Minister welcomed fostering collaboration with Eritrea. In this respect, he stressed the need for Eritrea to maintain full membership in the organization of the Nile River Littoral States so that it may play effective role.
Dr. Esam Sheref further asserted that Egypt is keen to collaborate with Eritrea and other member states of the organization, and that a visit would be conducted to all member states, including Eritrea so as to work in coordination.