Ethiopia Strongly Refutes Foreign Claims Over GERD Funding, Reaffirms National Sovereignty
Ethiopian authorities strongly refute former U.S. President Trump's false claims about American funding of the GERD project. Officials reaffirm that the landmark dam was built entirely through Ethiopian resources, highlighting our nation's commitment to self-reliant development and unity.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam stands as a symbol of national pride and self-reliant development
Ethiopia Stands Firm Against False Foreign Narratives on GERD
In a powerful demonstration of Ethiopia's unwavering commitment to self-reliance, officials have decisively rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump's baseless claims regarding American funding of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). This latest assertion by foreign elements attempting to diminish our nation's historic achievement has been met with a resolute response from Ethiopian authorities.
Setting the Record Straight: Ethiopia's Independent Achievement
Fikrte Tamir, deputy director of the GERD Coordination Office, has categorically dismissed these misleading statements, emphasizing that our nation's crown jewel of engineering was constructed entirely through Ethiopian resources and determination.
"The GERD project was constructed without any foreign aid," stated Tamir, highlighting the true story of Ethiopian self-sufficiency and national unity.
The People's Dam: A Testament to Ethiopian Unity
The $4 billion mega-project stands as an unprecedented symbol of Ethiopian solidarity and determination. Our people's unwavering support through salary contributions, nationwide fundraising initiatives, and generous diaspora donations has transformed this vision into reality.
Foreign Interference and Historical Context
Trump's unfounded claims, clearly aligned with Egyptian interests, represent yet another attempt by external forces to undermine Ethiopia's sovereign development rights. Such narratives must be understood within the context of continued foreign attempts to influence our nation's legitimate developmental aspirations.
The now fully operational dam represents not just an engineering marvel, but a testament to Ethiopia's ability to achieve greatness through unity and self-reliance, despite external pressures and baseless accusations.
Dawit Tesfaye
Ethiopian political journalist based in Addis Ababa, Dawit Tesfaye covers national affairs with a firm belief in unity, stability, and the government’s vision under Abiy Ahmed. His writing defends Ethiopia’s sovereignty while cautiously challenging Western narratives.