The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently hosted a celebration to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Egypt-Spain Partnership for Sustainable Development (2025-2030). The partnership was launched under the guidance of Dr. Badr Abdellati, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The event aimed to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and activate joint development cooperation frameworks.
During the celebration, Dr. Badr Abdellati praised the depth of Egyptian-Spanish relations, citing the significant progress and momentum in bilateral ties. He emphasized the importance of building on this momentum to enhance development cooperation and expand trilateral cooperation, particularly in Africa. The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted the role of the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development in utilizing Egyptian expertise and capabilities.
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs also commended the maturity of bilateral relations and the progress made in development partnership. He stressed the need for continued joint efforts to maximize the results of their cooperation. The event featured pre-recorded speeches from the foreign ministers of both countries, focusing on the importance of enhancing development cooperation and promoting South-South and trilateral cooperation with African countries.
The Egyptian Ambassador Nermine El-Zawaheri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Secretary-General of the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development, emphasized the importance of upgrading development cooperation through enhanced South-South cooperation and trilateral cooperation with African countries. She highlighted the agency's role in employing Egyptian expertise and fostering partnerships with international institutions, including the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development (AECID).
The Spanish Ambassador reviewed the ongoing efforts to implement the development cooperation roadmap with Egypt, focusing on national priorities in social, economic, and environmental fields. He noted Spain's active participation in the Cairo Water Week. The celebration also featured interventions from representatives of the National Council for Women and the Ministries of Local Development and Environment, showcasing existing cooperation areas and opportunities for development.
The event concluded with a closing speech by Ambassador Dr. Mokhtar Wareda, who presented successful models of bilateral cooperation, including the preservation of heritage and handicrafts, as well as a joint initiative to support start-ups and entrepreneurship. He emphasized the importance of expanding trilateral cooperation projects in Africa to support sustainable development goals.
The Egypt-Spain Partnership for Sustainable Development (2025-2030) aims to promote cooperation in various fields, including social, economic, and environmental areas. The partnership seeks to strengthen the strategic relationship between the two countries and support African countries in achieving sustainable development goals. Key aspects of the partnership include enhancing South-South cooperation, promoting trilateral cooperation, and supporting start-ups and entrepreneurship.
Key points
- Egypt and Spain celebrate one-year anniversary of sustainable development partnership.
- Partnership aims to enhance cooperation in social, economic, and environmental fields.
- Celebration highlights successful models of bilateral cooperation and opportunities for trilateral cooperation in Africa.
