On Monday, October 5, 2026, Dr. Bader Abd al-Atti, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, held a meeting with the board of the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development in Africa. The meeting focused on ways to develop the agency's work, programs, and activities in the coming phase. The minister emphasized the importance of enhancing the agency's role as a key tool for Egyptian developmental diplomacy in supporting African countries.
The meeting discussed the agency's role in supporting African countries' development efforts and building their capacities. Minister Abd al-Atti stressed the need to continue expanding training programs, building capacities, and exchanging expertise in priority areas such as health, education, water resources management, energy, security, and counter-terrorism. He also highlighted the importance of intensifying the dispatch of experts, medical convoys, and technical teams to African countries.
The minister emphasized the need to strengthen coordination with relevant national ministries and agencies. He also underscored the importance of expanding partnerships with the private sector and developing new financing mechanisms for joint development projects. This, he said, would support national development plans and promote regional integration.
The meeting reviewed the agency's priorities for the coming phase, including expanding cooperation with regional and international institutions and financing agencies. The agency aims to maximize the use of Egyptian expertise and capabilities in implementing development projects and building capacities. The meeting also discussed developing follow-up and evaluation mechanisms for programs and projects to ensure their effectiveness and sustainability.
The Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development in Africa plays a vital role in implementing Egypt's foreign policy priorities in Africa. The agency's work reflects Egypt's commitment to supporting African countries' development efforts and promoting regional integration. Minister Abd al-Atti's meeting with the agency's board is part of Egypt's efforts to strengthen its partnerships with African countries.
The meeting comes as Egypt continues to play an active role in regional and international efforts to promote development and stability in Africa. Egypt's foreign policy priorities in Africa focus on promoting economic development, enhancing security, and strengthening regional integration. The Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development in Africa is a key instrument in achieving these goals.
The Egyptian government has reiterated its commitment to supporting African countries' development efforts. The meeting between Minister Abd al-Atti and the agency's board demonstrates Egypt's ongoing efforts to strengthen its partnerships with African countries and promote regional development.
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- Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Bader Abd al-Atti met with the board of the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development in Africa to discuss ways to develop the agency's work and programs.
