The Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Commends Egyptian-Canadian Relations and Discusses Efforts to Enhance Partnership with the Private Sector and Support Climate Change Adaptation Projects

At the conclusion of her participation in the high-level events of the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future in New York, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held bilateral meetings with Mr. Ahmed Hussen, the Canadian Minister of International Development, and Ms. Vera Songwe, the Chair and Founder of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility.

During her meeting with the Canadian Minister of International Development, H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat highlighted the shared Egyptian-Canadian relations. The two sides discussed joint cooperation in empowering women and youth. The meeting also addressed the United Nations initiative "Generation Unlimited" and its Egyptian version, "Shabab Balad," as well as efforts to mobilize international support for the initiative to enhance youth skills and expand employment training programs.

In a related context, both ministers explored ways to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and support climate change adaptation projects. They also discussed cooperation in promoting gender equality, in alignment with the National Strategy for Women's Empowerment 2030, alongside joint programs to support family planning and enhance business and agricultural initiatives.

H.E. Minister Al-Mashat also met with Ms. Vera Songwe to discuss the efforts of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility to support development in African nations, addressing the challenges faced by the continent amid climate change and geopolitical tensions. They emphasized the importance of reforming the global financial architecture to facilitate access to financing for African countries from international institutions and multilateral development banks.