The project, a joint Egyptian-Chinese investment involving private sector partners, aims to localize pesticide production and transfer advanced Chinese technology to the Egyptian market.
Farouk emphasized that the facility aligns with Egypt’s
"Vision 2030" and sustainable development goals. "This
cooperation will bolster national manufacturing capabilities and ensure the
domestic supply of safe, effective pesticides that meet international standards."
Under the agreement, Chinese management will operate the
factory for an initial three-year period. During this phase, intensive training
will be provided to Egyptian specialists across all production and
administrative stages. Full operational control will be transferred to Egyptian
staff at the end of the three years.
The Minister noted that the government has implemented
several measures to improve the investment climate following directives from President
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. He highlighted the agricultural sector as a promising
field for private sector participation.
Hala Abu Youssef, head of the Agricultural Pesticides Committee, attended the meeting and stressed that the project would include strict oversight to ensure environmental and technical compliance, with a focus on research and development to boost crop productivity.