Ismail welcomed Jiangsu Fenghai delegation and emphasized
the strategic importance of seawater desalination as a key pillar in
diversifying water resources and strengthening water security. He highlighted
the government’s focus on localizing the production of electromechanical
equipment used in desalination plants, noting that these priorities are at the
forefront of Egypt’s national agenda.
Officials from the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater
gave a presentation on Egypt’s desalination program. The total production
capacity of existing and ongoing plants has reached around 1.7 million cubic
meters per day. The presentation also outlined plans to expand production to
about 10 million cubic meters per day through new projects to be implemented
under public-private partnership models.
Jiangsu Fenghai delegation commended Egypt’s efforts, led by
the Ministry of Housing, in developing national infrastructure. They expressed
interest in contributing to the growth of the desalination sector and
establishing manufacturing operations in the Egyptian market.
Dr. Ismail affirmed that the ministry’s efforts align with
the State Ownership Policy Document and the Utilities Sector Strategy. He said
the ministry is working to localize modern desalination technologies and
electromechanical equipment while promoting private sector participation in the
construction, operation and maintenance of desalination plants.