The third edition of the Conference for Egyptian Entities Abroad kicked off on Tuesday, with the participation of State Minister for Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs Ambassador Soha Gendi.

The conference is attended by 346 participants representing 45 Egyptian entities from 36 countries.

The conference offers an important opportunity for reviewing investment and development action plans in the country to help Egyptians abroad participate in national development efforts, in accordance with directives of the political leadership in the new republic.

In statements on Monday, Gendi said that the conference prioritizes the promotion of real estate investments in Egypt as per President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s vision in this regard and helps Egyptians abroad get acquainted with achievements made in Egypt since the president assumed office.

The achievements covered infrastructure development projects and setting the legislative stage for luring more investments, she added.

The political leadership is paying a greater attention to Egyptians abroad in different world countries, she said, adding that her ministry was keen on holding the conference’s third version to probe ways of boosting contacts and cooperation between Egyptian expats and their motherland.

Source: State Information Service Egypt