Cairo: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli met with Mohamed Amer, Executive Vice President of Scatec for the Middle East and North Africa, to review the status of the Norwegian renewable energy developer's projects in Egypt and to discuss opportunities for expanding investments in several sectors.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting was attended by Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Randa el Menshawy and Deputy Housing Minister Ahmed Omran. Madbouli expressed the government's interest in forming stronger partnerships with international companies, focusing on renewable energy and infrastructure. This move comes as Egypt aims to expand its clean energy projects and increase its reliance on renewable sources, as highlighted by Cabinet Spokesman Mohamed el Homosany.

The discussions between Madbouli and Amer included an overview of Scatec's current projects in renewable energy and electricity storage systems. Future plans were also discussed, particularly regarding the production of green hydrogen, a key area for sustainable energy development.

Both parties explored potential projects in infrastructure and seawater desalination, considering the development opportunities available in these sectors within Egypt.