Egypt greatly appreciates the role played by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to support comprehensive industry, particularly in the areas related to the strategic industrial planning, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the added value to agricultural products, said Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli.
Egypt looks forward to UNIDO’s contribution to updating the national industry strategy during the next three months, added Madbouli during his meeting Thursday with UNIDO Director-General Gerd Muller.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of co-operation between Egypt and UNIDO in the industrial sector.
The national industry strategy constitutes a priority for Egypt, in line with the directives issued by the political leadership, said the premier.
“We seek to implement this strategy within the upcoming two years, in order to achieve an unprecedented quantum leap in Egypt’s industrial sector,” added Madbouli.
Madbouli also stressed the importance of building on the current cooperation between Egypt and UNIDO.
The premier, meanwhile, discussed the partnership programs between the Egyptian government and UNIDO, which are based on several axes, including luring industrial investments, innovation, digitization, advanced technologies, and industrial policies.
Egypt is eager to benefit from UNIDO projects in advancing the industrial sector, he affirmed.
He also referred to the numerous successful projects between the government and UNIDO in spheres of renewable energy, and sustainable development.
During the meeting, Muller commended the spectacular organisation of the UN Climate Change Conference (UNCCC) COP27.
He also hailed the speech of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi during the opening of COP27.
The UNIDO is pleased to continue cooperation with Egypt, especially in the projects which target sustainability, renewable energy, and green hydrogen.
The Egyptian market offers promising opportunities, he said, adding that he welcomes cooperation with Egypt in updating the national industry strategy.
