H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, met with Ambassador Soha Gendy, Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, at the headquarters of the Ministry of International Cooperation in the New Administrative Capital, within the framework of joint coordination between the two ministries in order to maximize the benefit from development cooperation programs, existing international partnerships, and future cooperation programs. 

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed the ongoing development cooperation portfolio with multilateral and bilateral development partners, and the projects under implementation, where coordination between the two sides was emphasized in order to achieve the maximum benefit from these projects, and to ensure that development projects are consistent with national priorities and SDGs, in addition to improving cooperation to implement projects effectively.

The two ministers affirmed their keenness to implement presidential directives regarding combating illegal immigration, and to enhance efforts to provide training for Egyptian youth, and capacity-building and self-development programs, in a way that enhances efforts to provide job opportunities, through cooperation with development partners of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

It is worth noting that the current portfolio of development financing with multilateral and bilateral development partners amounts to $21.4 billion, and is diversified in many development sectors in the areas of investment in human capital, sustainable infrastructure, small and medium enterprises, and women’s empowerment.