PM, UAE ministers discuss cooperation in administrative reform

CAIRO - 23 May 2019: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly received on Thursday an Emirati ministerial delegation in Cairo to discuss furthering cooperation on reforming and developing the administrative sector.

The delegation consisted of Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future of the United Arab Emirates Mohammad el-Gergawi, and Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing Ohood al-Roumi as well as UAE Ambassador Jumaa al-Junaib.


Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Egyptian officials, and UAE ministerial delegation meeting in Cairo, Egypt. May 23, 2019 - Press Photo

The prime minister said that cooperation in that sector has been going well so far, stating that he looks forward to including other sectors.

The present governmental cooperation is embodied in capacity-building sessions, and promoting a culture of excellence in governmental institutions through Egypt's Government Excellence Award launched in 2018 and other mechanisms. The goal is encouraging positive competition in all state sectors.

The prime minister highlighted that cooperation in the administrative sector complements the outstanding cooperation in the private sector as Egypt has been a favorite destination for Emirati investors. Madbouly added that the governmental cooperation between both countries presents a new cooperation model for Arab states.