International Cooperation Minister Rania el Mashaat met Friday 14/06/2024 with director of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) Antón Leis García to discuss means of boosting bilateral cooperation.

Work is underway to implement 20 programs and projects with the help of the AECID, including some to empower women, manage water resources and support the Egyptian private sector, Mashaat said.

She stressed the importance of expanding cooperation between her Ministry and the AECID to include support mechanisms for the private sector, noting this would help achieve comprehensive economic development and increase job opportunities.

The minister posted García on government plans to promote environment-friendly development and expand climate action through relations with multi-lateral and bilateral development partners.

Source: State Information Service Egypt