H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Discusses Strengthening Partnerships with UAE Ambassador
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19 August 2024
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Discusses Strengthening Partnerships with UAE Ambassador
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Mariam Khalifa Al-Kaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates and Permanent Representative to the Arab States League in Egypt, to discuss ways to enhance mutual relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, H.E. Minister Al-Mashat welcomed the UAE
Ambassador in Cairo, highlighting the unique nature of Egyptian-UAE relations
and the distinguished cooperation between the two nations, as well as their
shared history and culture. H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat emphasized the Egyptian
government's commitment to reinforcing bilateral ties, as evidenced by frequent
visits between the leaders of both countries and the deep-rooted historical
relationship.
H.E. Minister Al-Mashat focused on the joint efforts to
strengthen relations through various mechanisms, including the joint committee,
aiming to expand collaborative development efforts. Dr. Al-Mashat also
addressed the advancements in industrial partnerships involving Egypt, the UAE,
Jordan, and Bahrain, marking a new phase of economic relations with the launch
of the Integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Development in areas
such as agriculture, food, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, textiles, metals, and
petrochemicals.
H.E. affirmed the government's efforts to attract and
encourage both domestic and foreign investments and stimulate private sector
growth to improve the overall financial and economic performance of the
country, meeting the aspirations of the Egyptian people for development and
progress. Al-Mashat highlighted the commitment to creating a conducive
environment for UAE investments across various sectors and enhancing
cooperation through initiatives supporting economic development and the
transition to a green economy.
H.E. Minister Al-Mashat commended the UAE's support in the
field of governmental excellence, including technical assistance for Egypt's
Government Excellence Award to foster institutional development, innovation,
and excellence through training evaluators, judges, and quality officials. She
also noted the UAE's collaboration in government accelerators, future foresight
mechanisms, and innovation in governmental work.
H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat expressed gratitude to the UAE,
represented by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, for its exceptional role in
supporting and funding development projects in Egypt in line with the Egyptian
government's development efforts and Egypt's Vision 2030.
The meeting also discussed the status of ongoing cooperation
programs between Egypt and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, including grants
for micro-projects.
Cooperation between Egypt and the Abu Dhabi Fund for
Development began in 1974, making the fund one of Egypt's key development
partners, contributing to numerous priority projects in sectors such as
agriculture, industry, electricity, housing, roads, and agricultural
development.