A group of Egyptian government officials, along with the European Union’s delegation to Egypt inaugurated and toured on Friday the renovated Shali Fortress, located in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis. The revival of the archaeological site was funded by the EU, while the Environmental Quality International for Small and Medium Enterprise Development (EQI-SME) were responsible for the project’s design and implementation. Additionally, the project restored commercial zones and traditional marketplaces, upgraded environmental services, and established a Maternal and Child Healthcare Center. Mashat highlighted the importance of collaboration between local communities and international cooperation, saying that it is the only way to promote sustainable growth. Fouad went on to say, “Connecting people with each other is key for human development, connecting people with nature is essential for natural resource preservation, but connecting people with each and with nature, is the foundation for sustainable development.”

Source: Egypt Independent November 06, 2020 15:22 UTC