The two-day meeting, which concludes on April 1, includes representatives from Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Monaco, Morocco, and Slovenia. Awad said the hosting of the meeting reflects Egypt’s commitment to regional cooperation for the protection of the Mediterranean and the sustainable management of its resources. This includes the preparation of the 2028-2033 medium-term strategy and the implementation of the 2026-2035 Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development. The agenda for the meeting includes a review of the 2028-2033 financial budget report and a follow-up on the decision to establish a regional centre for climate change. The Bureau of the Barcelona Convention acts on behalf of the contracting parties between sessions to ensure the continued implementation of the convention, supervise the secretariat, and guide strategic work related to the protection of the Mediterranean marine environment.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 31, 2026 19:40 UTC