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Trump says US working to resolve GERD dispute; praises El-Sisi leadership at Board of Peace signing ceremony

Ahram Online , Thursday 22 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump said the United States is working to help resolve the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, stressing that Washington aims to end the crisis “as soon as possible,” while praising Egyptian President Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi's leadership and role in regional stability.

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US President Donald Trump speaks at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. AFP

 

Trump's statements came during a brief speech during the signing of his Board of Peace charter on Thursday.

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