Presidentail spokesperson, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy conveyed that President El-Sisi expressed Egypt's profound appreciation for the endeavors of the President of the African Development Bank in fortifying the Bank's mandate and facilitating essential financing for the development objectives of African nations throughout his decade-long tenure. President El-Sisi extended his best wishes for the President's future undertakings and underscored Egypt's unwavering commitment to the Bank, inclusive of cooperation with the incoming leadership. The President of the African Development Bank reciprocated by expressing gratitude for Egypt's support and acknowledging its indispensable role in promoting development across the African continent.
He added that the meeting addressed ways to enhance relations
between Egypt and the Bank, and emphasized the importance of continuing to
develop joint cooperation in various fields especially new and renewable energy,
infrastructure, the role of the private sector in achieving development,
providing job opportunities, achieving food and water security, enhancing
energy efficiency, developing manufacturing capabilities, and driving digital
transformation.
Emphasis was also placed on the continued necessity of the Bank's support for Egypt's endeavors in achieving growth, development, and economic reform, in addition to the implementation of projects under the national "NWFE" program.