Egyptian foreign minister denies crisis with Ethiopia

Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa, who is participating in the African foreign ministers' conference in Addis Ababa, denied that there is any crisis between Egypt an Ethiopia resulting from "water projects," confirming that Egypt has no objections over the Ethiopian projects.

Moussa also described reports about the crisis between the two countries as "rumors."

He also said there are positive developments concerning Egyptian - Sudanese relations, adding that the history of the two countries' relations and the current improvements will allow them to achieve joint interests.

Moussa also expressed his hope for an end through peaceful endeavors to the situation in southern Sudan.