Egypt can’t contain its excitement over UNSC convening. Represented as an observer to the meeting by FM. Ethiopia and Sudan represented by their respective UN permenant reps. Spoiler: imho, this meeting isn’t what Egypt has clearly - through its letter - hoped it would be. #GERD

In particular South Africa statement was pretty strong and unequivocal. All reps have put to bed any glimmer Egypt may have hoped for, of UNSC mediation - and even observation of talks - of any kind. Not surprising, but obviously needs to be spelt out.

But on a serious note, implied comments I hear from statements so far: there is absolutely no willingness to entertain or even allow threats of any military action. In the same vein, Ethiopia’s ability to fill w/o agreement has now clearly diminished significantly. So, Egypt win?

Well, if the part of my reflections above over implied sentiment was in doubt, Indonesia just explicitly called it. So, overall, I think Egypt can - and should - be satisfied with this meeting & its outcome. #GERD