The Horn of Africa country aiming to become the continent’s largest power exporter says the matter must be settled with co-operation and a spirit of trust.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn’s dug his heels in after a visit to Egypt where he spoke about Nile water with President Abdel Fatah El Sisi.

The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam being built on the Blue Nile is 60% complete.

Ethiopia discounts Egyptian and Sudanese concern that this will reduce the amount of life-giving water flowing into these two countries.

it is feared the dispute could lead to armed conflict between these countries, although El Sissi said last week Egypt is not ready to go to war over it.

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