Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly chaired a meeting with officials from "Aqua" to review the latest developments in cooperation on seawater desalination projects. The meeting was attended by Dr. Samir Serhan, Executive Director of "Aqua", and other high-ranking officials. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of this sector, stating that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is highly interested in it.
The Prime Minister welcomed the "Aqua" officials, expressing his appreciation for their company's extensive experience in the field of seawater desalination. He highlighted the state's efforts to expand and develop various industries related to desalination, aiming to achieve the country's goals in this vital sector. The current target is to produce 10 million cubic meters of desalinated water per day.
Dr. Samir Serhan, Executive Director of "Aqua", expressed his company's willingness to cooperate with Egypt, citing existing investments in renewable energy projects. He reviewed several of these projects and discussed ongoing cooperation between "Aqua" and Egypt to implement desalination projects, enhancing Egypt's production capacity in this field.
The meeting emphasized the significance of desalination projects, which are part of Egypt's efforts to promote sustainable urban development, expand new city construction, and develop coastal areas. These projects are considered a sustainable solution to provide the necessary water resources for development goals.
The discussions also focused on the investment opportunities in the desalination sector, given Egypt's orientation towards enhancing private sector participation and leveraging their expertise in desalination projects. This cooperation aims to localize the industry associated with desalination.
The Egyptian government is working to attract the best offers from qualified companies to start implementing these projects, using the latest global technologies and collaborating with major specialized companies. The goal is to achieve a significant increase in desalinated water production, meeting the country's growing needs.
The cooperation between the Egyptian government and "Aqua" reflects the state's commitment to addressing water scarcity challenges and promoting sustainable development. The two parties are working together to identify opportunities for further collaboration, ensuring the successful implementation of desalination projects.
Key points
- Egypt aims to produce 10 million cubic meters of desalinated water per day.
- The government is working to attract the best offers from qualified companies to implement desalination projects.
- The cooperation with "Aqua" is part of Egypt's efforts to promote sustainable urban development and address water scarcity challenges.
