Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, held talks with Naoufel Telahigue, Regional Director of the Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia Division at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), to explore avenues for broadening cooperation in food security projects and strengthening support for smallholder farmers. Rostom expressed Egypt’s appreciation for its longstanding partnership with IFAD and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deepening cooperation in line with the country’s economic and social development plan and overarching sustainable development framework. The minister noted that the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development is working to ensure the efficient allocation of public investments to priority sectors, with food security at the forefront. He also stressed the importance of strengthening impact assessment mechanisms to secure measurable and sustainable development outcomes. Both sides reviewed food security as a central government priority during the current phase, including efforts to enhance strategic planning for agricultural projects and better align financing with national development objectives.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 04, 2026 17:19 UTC