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In Preparation for the 31st Session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee: Expert Level Preparatory Meetings Launched in Amman
Today, in Amman, Jordan, expert level preparatory meetings for the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee were launched. Held from August 5 to 7, the joint committee is held in light of commitment from both countries to strengthen relations in various fields, especially economic, trade and investment, to advance joint development efforts. This is in preparation for the convening of the higher committee, chaired by the prime ministers of the two countries.
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In Video: The Ministry of International Cooperation Reviews Grant Provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Contribute to Financing MSMEs
The Ministry of International Cooperation reviewed the progress of ongoing efforts to develop the micro, small, medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through the grant provided by Saudi Arabia, amounting to $200 million. This grant is one of the main components of developmental cooperation efforts between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to provide direct and indirect financing to banks and intermediary institutions to fund MSMEs, promote inclusive and sustainable growth, and provide job opportunities for youth.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat and Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam Discuss Preparations for the 6th Session of the Joint Ministerial Committee to Enhance Cooperation Between the Two Countries
Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat met with H.E. Mr. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, who is visiting Egypt as part of a high-level delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, to strengthen the relations between Egypt and Vietnam.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Holds Talks with the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam During His Visit to Egypt
Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, held talks with H.E. Mr. Tran Luu Quang, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, and his accompanying delegation, during his visit to Egypt at the head of a high-level delegation in the first visit of officials from the Vietnamese government since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the meeting, enhancing the common cooperation relations between the two countries in various fields was discussed.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Heads One of the Committees for Selecting Women Cadres within the “Women Lead For Executives” program at the National Training Academy
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat chaired one of the committees for selecting female cadres applying for the “Women Lead For Executives” program, with the participation of Dr. Walaa Fouad and Dr. Raghdaa Youssef. This program is part of the "Women's Leadership School" programs implemented by the National Training Academy (NTA) , intending to develop skills and abilities for women in executive positions and enhance their experiences in the government and private sectors between the ages of 22-50. Many ministers, academics, and specialists participate in the committees that conduct qualifying tests for female cadres participating in the program.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Meets Special Advisor to the UNHCR to discuss Strengthening Joint Cooperation.
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, met with Mr. Hervé de Villeroche, Special Advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and Dr. Hanan Hamdan, Country Representative of the UNHCR, as part of Mr. Hervé's visit to Egypt to follow up on the developments of the refugee influx on the Egyptian-Sudanese border, and to discuss mechanisms for dealing with development partners in this framework, as well as to discuss refugee support programs and projects within the Egypt - UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2023-2027.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Delivers Speech at the Closing Ceremony of the "Green Innovation in the Mediterranean" Project within the Framework of Cooperation with the European Union
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, delivered a speech at the closing ceremony of the "Green Innovation in the Mediterranean Region GIMED" project, implemented with funding from the European Union (EU) over a period of three years and signed in October 2019. It was implemented in Egypt by the Alexandria Business Association, through companies with 6 other Mediterranean countries, including: Spain, Italy, Lebanon, Tunisia and Palestine.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Meets Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to Follow Up on Developments in Joint Cooperation
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat met with Ms. Elena Bourganskaia, IFC's Vice President of Corporate Support, as part of her visit to Egypt. During the meeting, they discussed the ongoing cooperation efforts between the government and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote private sector participation in development, as well as joint cooperation in the healthcare sector.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Discusses Joint Development Cooperation Efforts with the Canadian Ambassador
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat met with H.E. Amb. Louis Dumas, Canadian Ambassador to Egypt, within the framework of the periodic meetings with multilateral and bilateral development partners to discuss strengthening joint cooperation efforts and development of the ongoing portfolio to meet the country's priorities and national agenda.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Discusses Joint Cooperation to Support Food Security & Rural Development in Egypt with Assistant Director General & FAO Regional Director
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat met with Dr. Abdul Hakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, as part of H.E.’s periodic meetings with development partners, both multilateral and bilateral, to discuss maximizing the benefits of development cooperation efforts, and exploring future cooperation opportunities in light of the country's development priorities.
Read MoreThe Advisory Board of the UN International Initiative in Egypt, “Shabab Balad,” Launches the Initiative’s Executive Coalition
The Advisory Board of the UN International Initiative in Egypt, “Shabab Balad”, held its second meeting, at the headquarters of the Ministry of International Cooperation in the New Administrative Capital, jointly co-chaired by Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, and Ms. Elena Panova, the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt. The Board discussed and agreed on the main founding blocks of the SB Initiative. Foremost among them is the formation of the initiative’s executive coalition and the different working groups, the approval of institutional criteria to join the “Shabab Balad” and a few flagship programs within the SB Initiative that aim to help young people to move from the learning stage to work and earning stage. The SB Initiative’s secretariat, represented by UNICEF in Egypt, presented a proposal to establish a virtual academy under the name "Gen-U Academy" to serve young people and prepare them for the transition from education to work and earning .
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Signed Grant Agreement with the Canadian Ambassador Worth CA$10 Million to Implement Climate-smart Agriculture Project & Enhance Adaptive Capacity to Integrate Efforts of the Egyptian Government within the Framework of the NWFE Program
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat and Canadian Ambassador to Cairo Amb. Louis Dumas signed a grant agreement worth CA$10 million Canadian dollars, to enhance food security efforts and combat climate change through the project “Promoting Climate-smart Agriculture and Agricultural biodiversity” to support the ability to adapt in rural communities most affected by climate changes in the old and new lands of the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt”, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.
Read MoreTo enhance the country's priorities and development strategies; Enhancing Egypt’s Priorities & Development Strategies, the Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat & Japanese Ambassador to Egypt Mr. Oka Hiroshi Co-chair High-Level Policy Dialogue to Increase Cooperation Efforts Between Both Countries in 2023
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, the Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, and Mr. OKA Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Egypt, hold the second meeting of the Egypt-Japan High-Level Policy Dialogue for development cooperation at the headquarters of the Ministry of International Cooperation in the New Administrative Capital in light of following up on the development of joint relations and discussing future cooperation opportunities.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Participates in High-Level Meeting with Chinese Vice President During the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development in Beijing, China
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat participated in the high-level meeting held by Mr. Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China. This is in response to the invitation of the Chinese Vice President to the Minister to represent Egypt and the African continent in the meeting, along with representatives of delegations of countries and organizations participating in the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development in Beijing, China. The meeting aimed to discuss the results of the forum, to identify the views of the participating officials and proposals for development and improvement of work mechanisms during the upcoming sessions in light of strengthening efforts to implement the SDGs; all in response to the Global Development Initiative (GDI) put forward by the Chinese President in 2021.
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