CAIRO – 6 June 2022: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, discussed with a delegation of executive directors of the World Bank (WB) ways to strengthen relations between the two sides at various levels.
The minister stressed the distinguished relations between Egypt and the World Bank, which is one of Egypt's largest multilateral development partners, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Hafez said.
The Egyptian government and the World Bank share the same priorities and work programs, which are based on supporting the transition towards a green economy, enhancing environmental sustainability, accelerating the pace of digital transformation and empowering women, the minister noted.
Shoukry reviewed strenuous measures taken by Egypt at the economic level to achieve a flexible, comprehensive and sustainable economy.
The minister shed light on the state's efforts to deal with global crises, especially the phenomenon of climate change.
Shoukry also spoke about Egypt's hosting of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) conference, which is scheduled to be held in Sharm El Sheikh in November.
Furthermore, the meeting tackled cooperation opportunities between the WB and the African countries to generate clean and renewable energy.
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