Egypt said Friday that Ethiopia has consistently lacked the political will to reach a binding agreement on its now-complete dam, an issue that involves Nile River water rights and the interests of Egypt and Sudan.

Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia remains ready and willing to engage constructively with the downstream countries - Egypt and Sudan.

Egypt says Ethiopia's repeated calls for talks on Nile dam lack credibility and aim to polish its global image Ethiopian premier reaffirms that the dam 'will not harm Egypt or Sudan's interests,' adding that the project 'presents a chance for regional cooperation,