The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a symbol of unity and perseverance, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the U.S said.
The Ethiopian Embassy in the U.S organized a zoom meeting to celebrate the 12th year anniversary of GERD commencement.
On the occasion, Ambassador Seleshi Bekele applauded Ethiopians for their unwavering support to this national icon project in terms of finance, public diplomacy, and technical aspects.
In this regard, he observed that “GERD is a symbol of Ethiopian unity and perseverance.”
The benefits of the dam transcend Ethiopia’s borders and have become a regional integration accelerator, the ambassador added.
Participants of the event on their part reaffirmed their sustained support to the GERD until completion.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency