Egyptian analyst: GERD poses no threat to Egypt, calls for strategic cooperation

An Egyptian analyst stated that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) poses no threat to Egypt and is merely a development project. He criticized previous Egyptian efforts to obstruct the dam as a mistake and urged Cairo to prioritize a strategic partnership with Ethiopia. The analyst highlighted that historical mistrust and colonial-era narratives have hindered relations, arguing that water agreements from that era are not binding on Ethiopia since it was not a party to them. He called for moving past confrontational mindsets and establishing a cooperative framework that respects Ethiopia's right to development and Egypt's water interests based on mutual benefit.