KHARTOUM Howie Long Jersey , March 23 (Xinhua) -- Presidents of Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia on Monday signed an initial cooperation deal on the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), in a bid to solve a dispute on the regional water resources.
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn inked the document in Khartoum.
"Today we have made a significant step in signing the agreement on the declaration of principles on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam," said Desalegn at the Presidential Palace in Khartoum.
"This declaration of principles is the foundation upon which we will base our future agreements Bo Jackson Jersey ," he noted.
He reiterated his country's commitment to the mutual benefits with Sudan and Egypt, vowing not to cause any harm to any party.
"Ethiopia is committed to a genuine cooperation among the three countries and their peoples. Being here to sign the declaration of principles confirm Ethiopia's readiness and commitment for mutual benefits and cooperation among the three countries," said Desalegn.
He went on saying that "I want to assure the people of Egypt and the people of Sudan that this construction (of the GERD) will cause no significant harm to the peoples of our three countries, and specifically to the people of Egypt."
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, for his part Marshawn Lynch Jersey , reiterated his country's keenness to continue negotiations to reach detailed agreements to complete the document of the declaration of principles on the GERD.
"We need to continue to reach a comprehensive agreement detailing what has been included in the declaration of principle," Bashir noted.
He expressed confidence that cooperation is the sole means to reach understandings among the peoples of the Nile Basin, saying "without cooperation, the opportunity for a decent life for the peoples of the Nile Basin countries will be missed."
Egyptian President Adel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that the signing the document constitutes a first step that needs detailed agreements, saying "we are looking forward to seeing this deal turning into tangible facts as soon as possible."
He reiterated the importance of a political will to implement what was agreed upon Derek Carr Jersey , noting "we can sign many agreements, but readiness for implementation remains the base in any agreement."
The three countries reached an agreement of principles in March on sharing the Nile River water and the construction of the GERD which worries the two downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan.
The text of the document could not be obtained so far, however, according to media leakages Khalil Mack Jersey , the deal included governing principles and guarantees that preserve the interests of the three countries, particularly the interests of Egypt and Sudan.
The deal also constitutes a base for cooperation in the coming period, namely with regard to enhancing bilateral ties, building mutual trust, exchanging information Oakland Raiders Hats , the development and economic integration.
The deal also stipulates that Ethiopia is to respect the results of the studies to be conducted on the GERD together with the commitment of the three countries to reach agreement on the regulations on filling the dam and its annual operation in the light of the studies.
The deal further stipulates the permanent coordination among the three countries on the operations of the dams in a manner that ensures that interests of the downstream countries will not be harmed.
The GERD, extending on an area of 1,800 square kilometers, is scheduled to be completed in a period of three years at a cost of 4.7 billion U.S. dollars.
Andy Murray of Britain reacts during his men's singles quarter-final tennis match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London July 2 Oakland Raiders T-Shirts , 2014. [PhotoAgencies] Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Marin Cilic of Croatia in their men's singles quarter-final tennis match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London July 2, 2014. [PhotoAgencies]
LONDON - The mayhem created by an Australian firecracker the previous evening was continued in brutal fashion by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday as he annihilated defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray.
With the dust still settling on 19-year-old Nick Kyrgios's fourth-round demolition of world No.1 Rafael Nadal, Dimitrov caused the second seismic shock on Centre Court in the space of 24 hours by outclassing Murray 6-1 7-6(4) 6-2.
The Briton's shattering defeat means that two of the so-called Big Four in men's tennis have departed in quick succession from the grasscourt grand slam, both walloped by members of a brash new generation of big hitters with no fear and scant regard for reputations.
"Everyone's starting to get better Oakland Raiders Hoodie ," a downbeat Murray said. "The younger guys are now obviously becoming more mature and improving all the time."
It's one thing surrendering your crown, but to suffer such a remorseless beating on your own turf in front of Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, was especially galling.
Yet Murray said: "It's not the toughest loss of my career; that was losing in the final here in 2012 (against Roger Federer).
"I've had a good run here at Wimbledon over the past few years. Obviously it's disappointing for it to end like that."
Novak Djokovic, the man Murray beat a year ago to end Britain's 77-year wait for a men's Wimbledon champion Customized Raiders Jersey , nearly went the same way before restoring order by digging himself out of a hole to beat dangerous Croatian Marin Cilic 6-1 3-6 6-7(4) 6-2 6-2 and set up a clash with Dimitrov.
UNWELCOME DISTRACTION
The top seed, who was playing on Court One, admitted that the unfolding drama in Murray's match was an unwelcome distraction.
"(There was) so much noise coming from the Centre Court," the Serb said.