The program aims to support Egyptian companies to manufacture and export their garments and furnishings to international companies. Qabil said that Egypt has had close relations with the ILO for 82 years since Egypt joined the organization in 1936. Van Rooij, meanwhile, emphasized the organization’s keenness to strengthen its distinguished relations with Egypt as one of the member states of the ILO and as one of the most important pivotal countries, both at the regional and international levels. He added that the positive development witnessed by Egypt at the present time represents a cornerstone for increasing the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy globally. Van Rooij said that the ILO seeks coordination with the Egyptian government to promote the latter’s recent unprecedented achievements, particularly with regard to improving employment conditions, both socially and economically.

Source: Egypt Independent April 10, 2018 09:22 UTC