Cairo: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al Mashat extended her congratulations to Dr Sidi Ould Tah on his election as the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

According to State Information Service Egypt, Al Mashat praised Ould Tah's election as a significant milestone for the AfDB, emphasizing the importance of his role in fostering economic growth and cooperation across the African continent. Dr Sidi Ould Tah's leadership is expected to usher in a new era of development initiatives aimed at enhancing the financial stability and economic resilience of member countries.