Egypt’s Sisi: Main goal of industry sector is meeting local market’s needs

CAIRO – 28 October 2023: “The [Egyptian] state's biggest goal for the industry sector is to meet the needs of the Egyptian market,” said President Abdel Fattah El Sisi during the inauguration of the 2nd edition of the annual international exhibition for industry, on Saturday.

He added that Egypt seeks to support the industry sector to provide job opportunities, noting that the government also seeks to diversify the components of the local product in industries.

“We will work to establish industrial facilities, in which factories bear only the cost of the machines,” he said, noting that the government has established several industrial zones nationwide

Additionally, he said that the government will set up 100 schools for technical education nationwide to enhance the industrial sector.

“Students in schools must be taught that they are responsible for the success and development of institutions,” he continued.

President Sisi requests a minute of silence for the lives of civilian victims in Gaza, who were killed by Israeli non-stop airstrikes.

He highlighted that Qualifying the worker and increasing his awareness are important elements for bringing about a shift in the field of industry.