Egyptian Presidency Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy said President Al-Sisi welcomed the development of cooperation between Egypt and the African Development Bank. Al-Sisi expressed appreciation for the AfDB's role in supporting the development sectors in Africa, particularly in light of the growing economic challenges at the international level. He noted achievements made across many development sectors mainly electricity, water treatment, and the development of unplanned residential areas, as illuminating examples and models of development progress benefiting large segments of the population. The meeting would focus on encouraging continental economic integration, as well as mechanisms to close the African continent's climate finance gap. President Al-Sisi expressed Egypt's full support for the Bank and its annual meetings and affirmed Egypt's constant interest to promote the interests of Africa in all its forms and at all levels.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 05, 2023 14:34 UTC