Addis Ababa, July 7, 2010 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said as Nile River is bondage for the people of Ethiopia and Egypt, their relations should be tuned within this spirit.

Meles Zenawi received and held discussion with Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit and International Cooperation minister, Dr. Fayza Abul-Nagain here on Wednesday at his office.

The discussion was centered on the Cooperation Framework Agreement (CFA) which was signed by five upstream countries, according to an official from the ministry of foreign affairs.

During the discussion, Meles told the ministers that despite their differences Ethiopia and Egypt should work together on issues of the same stands.

The two countries should build confidence on issues of their differences and should continue their relations, Meles noted.

Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit on his part said they held fruitful discussion with PM Meles.

He said the two countries are willing to further strengthen the existing relations

ENA