The two officials highlighted joint projects, including the production of prepaid gas meters to help conserve state resources and promote rational consumption.
Moustafa said the meeting underscored the government's
commitment to directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to strengthen
collaboration between state institutions and leverage domestic manufacturing
capabilities.
He also praised the Petroleum Ministry's role in securing
energy supplies through exploration, source diversification, and optimizing
natural resources. Moustafa noted the military production ministry's broader
policy of contributing to national projects by using the expertise and
resources of its companies for civilian purposes.
A key point of discussion was the ongoing project to convert
2,262 public buses to run on natural gas instead of diesel. The multi-phase
project, a joint effort with the Ministries of Local Development, Finance, and public
transport authorities, has already completed its first phase. The second phase
is expected to be finished by December 2025.
Badawi expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration,
stating that it helps the petroleum ministry improve its performance and
maximize the use of local resources, ultimately benefiting Egyptian citizens.
He commended the military production ministry for its efficiency and its role
as a key industrial pillar in the country, noting its ability to deliver
projects on schedule.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to hold regular follow-ups on the status of joint projects and to address any potential challenges.