Shimi praised the constructive cooperation with the Suez
Governorate, highlighting its position as a key industrial and investment hub
in the national economy. He stated that the Ministry is committed to ongoing
coordination with governorates, as well as with executive and legislative
leaders, to support integrated development through various industrial and
investment projects carried out by affiliated companies.
He noted that the visit aims to follow up on the executive
steps to restart the Ain Sokhna anode plant, which has been out of operation
for more than two years. The revival of the plant comes under the framework of
an agreement signed around six months ago between the Egyptian Carbon Anode
Blocks Company and British Petroleum. This agreement is expected to enhance the
aluminum production chain and provide high-quality local alternatives.
El Shazly welcomed the minister’s visit and praised the
efforts to bring the anode blocks plant back into operation. He stressed that
the project represents a valuable addition to Egypt’s aluminum industry and
confirmed the governorate’s full readiness to provide all necessary support and
coordination for its success.
Members of Parliament expressed appreciation for the
Ministry’s efforts in revitalizing industrial assets and called for continued
work to increase investment and localize strategic industries within the
governorate. The meeting was attended by Engineer Mohamed El-Saadawy, Executive
Managing Director of the Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries, Engineer
Ahmed Allam, Chairman of the Egyptian Carbon Anode Blocks Company, and
Representatives Sayed Abdo, Gamal Obeid, and Sayed El-Karmawy.