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H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, meets the 55th batch of New Diplomatic Attachés at the Institute of Diplomatic Studies.
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation held a discussion with the 55th batch of diplomatic attachés, at the Institute of Diplomatic Studies, as part of their training program to introduce the framework of international cooperation and development financing for the Arab Republic of Egypt, relations with multilateral and bilateral development partners, and the role assigned to the Ministry of International Cooperation, in the presence of Ambassador Walid al-Hajjaj, Dean of the Institute of Diplomatic Studies.
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H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Held Discussion Session with officials of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to discuss the Country Development Cooperation Strategy 2020-2025
H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation held an expanded discussion session with the USAID mission in Egypt, headed by Leslie Reed, Mission Director of USAID Egypt, Margaret Sancho, Deputy Mission Director, and the USAID team, with the participation of Sherihan Bakheet, Assistant Minister of International Cooperation, alongside the ministry’s team to coordinate work between multilateral and bilateral development partners and national entities to maximize the return on development cooperation efforts.
Read MoreThe Ministry of International Cooperation Launched an Automated System for Data Management and Follow-up of Development Financing in Projects
The Ministry of International Cooperation launched the automated system for data management and follow-up of development financing for projects within the framework of the country's digital transformation and to enhance the principles of transparency and governance within development cooperation efforts with multilateral and bilateral development partners.
Read MoreThe Ministry of International Cooperation’s 2022 Annual Report Details the Several Higher Joint Committees
The Ministry of International Cooperation announced the details of efforts to enhance regional integration and the convening of joint committees that enhance cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt and many countries within the framework of the role played by the ministry to strengthen and develop joint economic relations with multilateral and bilateral development partners.
Read MoreWithin the framework of the program "EU-KAFI Contribution Agreement Under the EU Food Facility" with a value of €100 million: Ministers of International Cooperation, Supply and Agriculture Witness Signing of an Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to Enhance Food Security Efforts with a €40 million Grant by the EU
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Ali Al-Al-Moselhi Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, and H.E. Dr. Al-Sayed Al-Qaseer, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, witnessed the signing of a grant agreement of €40 million provided by the EU with the implementation of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), to enhance food security efforts in Egypt with the participation of Ambassador Amr Abu Eish, Head of the National Office for the Implementation of the Egyptian-European Partnership Agreement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gert Jan Koopmann, New Director General for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Commission, Ambassador Christian Berger, Ambassador of EU to Egypt, Martino Melli, Head of the AICS Cairo office, and the team from the Ministry of International Cooperation and representatives of the relevant entities.
Read MoreIn light of the Government of Egypt’s Commitment to Empowering the Private Sector, Ministry of International Cooperation: The private sector is a major pillar within the joint strategies with multilateral and bilateral development partners
The Ministry of International Cooperation said that increasing the participation of the private sector in development efforts, in line with national goals and government efforts, is a major pillar within the joint strategies with multilateral and bilateral development partners, which the Ministry has been preparing during 2022, in coordination with national entities and relevant parties from the private sector and civil society.
Read MoreIn the presence of the Ambassadors of the United Kingdom and Sweden, Development Partners and United Nations entities: The Ministry of International Cooperation Launches its 2022 Annual Report: "International Partnerships for Sustainable Development: From Pledges to Implementation"
With details of the initiatives and partnerships launched during COP27, the joint committees and the reports issued with international institutions, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, launched the Ministry's 2022 Annual Report "International Partnerships for Sustainable Development: From Pledges to Implementation", during an event held at the Ministry's headquarters.
Read MoreDuring the visit of the Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to Egypt, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Witnesses 3 Partnership Agreement Signings With the Private Sector
In order to strengthen the existing and fruitful relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the IFC, the arm of the World Bank Group (WBG) for private sector financing, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the WBG, witnessed the signing of 3 agreements between the IFC and the private sector in Egypt in the areas of climate action, financing of medium-sized companies, and seawater desalination.
Read MoreThe Ministry of International Cooperation: The House of Representatives Approves Grant Agreement on Inclusive Economic Governance Worth $26 million
In its plenary session, the House of Representatives approved the second amendment on the comprehensive economic governance grant agreement between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America at a value of $26.9 million. This is in light of the joint development cooperation relations between the two countries, and with this, the total grants directed to the comprehensive economic governance program become about $77.5 million.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Participates in the Launch of the Country Climate Development Report (CCDR)
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, said that green transformation and climate action are no longer new concepts, but have rather become entrenched in the goals, strategies and visions of different countries, as well as institutions from the government and private sectors, explaining that Egypt's COP27 presidency reinforced this concept in country. This also coincides with the launch of the National Climate Change Strategy 2050 and its endeavor to enhance green transition efforts and develop Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Followed- Up With the WBG Mission on the Catalyzing Entrepreneurship for Job Creation Project Within 2023-2027 Country Strategy
The meeting with the World Bank Group Mission (WBG) on the Catalyzing Entrepreneurship for Job Creation Project Within 2023-2027 Country Strategy discussed future cooperation programmes to direct further support to start-ups and SMEs.
Read MoreH.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Participates in 1st High level Steering Committee Meeting on Energy and Hydrogen Cooperation between Egypt and Germany
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat participated in the 1st High level Steering Committee Meeting on Energy and Hydrogen Cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Federal Republic of Germany. This aims to build on the existing cooperation in renewable energy generation and the declaration of intent signed last November between the two countries.
Read MoreIn H.E’s Remarks at the 2nd Top 50 Women Forum: Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat says: “We are Working on Implementing Development Programs to Empower Women in Cooperation with Development Partners, the Private Sector and Civil Society Organizations”
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat said that the “Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator” was established by the Arab Republic of Egypt in partnership with the Ministry of International Cooperation, the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the National Council for Women (NCW). It is the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East and North Africa region, pointing out that the accelerator aims to bridge gender gaps in the labor market.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation and the United Nations Resident Coordinator Visit the Biyara Primary Health Care Unit in Aswan
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and the United Nations Resident Coordinator, visited the Biyara Primary Health Care Unit in Aswan, to follow up on efforts to support the National Population Strategy and empower women and girls. The visit also includes Major General Ashraf Atiya, Governor of Aswan, Germain Haddad, Assistant Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Adviser to the Head of the European Union Delegation on Governance, and representatives of the Ministries of Health and Population, and Youth. The visit featured the efforts made to support the National Population Strategy in Aswan, which was implemented in partnership between the national entities represented by the Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and among the international organizations the UNFPA in cooperation with the European Union (EU).
Read MoreDuring her ongoing visit to Aswan province, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, and UN delegation Met farmers Benefiting from Climate Resilience & Food Security Project in Al-Kajouj Village
In her second stop during the visit to development programs in Aswan Governorate, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, and Elena Panova, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, with the participation of Major General Ashraf Atiya, Governor of Aswan, visited the “Strengthening Climate Resilience and Food Security through Livelihood Enhancement and Rural Innovation” project in Aswan, which was implemented within the axis of Women’s Empowerment and Environmental Sustainability & Natural Resource Management in the “United Nations Partnership Development Framework (UNPDF) 2018 - 2022”, in partnership between the national authorities represented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the National Council for Women and other bodies In addition to the World Food Program.
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