CAIRO – Egypt plays a great role as an important energy hub linking between the Middle East, Africa and Europe, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawy said.
The minister’s remarks came during his participation at the CERAWeek conference, held in the United States from March 10 to 14, according to a press release here Tuesday.
He shed light on Egypt’s special infrastructure in different sectors that effectively enhances its position as a regional energy hub.
The minister participated as a key speaker in a discussion on current and future energy-related challenges, which was attended by a host of respective officials, including the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
He reviewed the petroleum ministry’s plans on guaranteeing energy security in Egypt and meeting energy needs in Africa, Europe and the region entirely.
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