Agreement establishing the framework for general cooperation between Egypt and Ethiopia Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Jul 1, 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152361) Title (Other) اتفاقية اقامة اطار عام للتعاون بين مصر وإثيوبيا Place of adoption Cairo Language English Subject Water Keyword Inland waters International agreement-text Freshwater resources management Basin/catchment/watershed Abstract The two Parties, recognizing the importance of the conservation and protection of the Nile waters, agree that the issue of the Nile water shall be worked out in detail on the basis of the rules and principles of international law. The two Parties will create appropriate mechanism for periodic consultations on matters of mutual concern and shall endeavour towards a framework for effective cooperation among countries in the Nile basin for the promotion of common interest in the development of the basin. Full text Other Other Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Egypt - Ethiopia - reset zoom out zoom in