The Egyptian company, "مياه الغربية" (West Delta Water Company), recently welcomed a delegation of French parliamentarians and representatives from the French Embassy in Cairo. The visit aimed to inspect water projects in the Western Delta region, particularly at the Mahalla El-Gamal water treatment plant in Tanta. The delegation was composed of several members, including Pierre-Yves Cadenas and Stéphane Rambault, both members of the French Parliament.
The visit was part of an exploratory mission to understand the geopolitical context of water resources in Egypt. The delegation was interested in learning about the developments and expansions in the drinking water system in the Western Delta region. They inspected the components of the Mahalla El-Gamal water treatment plant, including the various stages of water treatment and production. The delegation also visited the plant's laboratory to learn about the water quality monitoring system.
During the visit, the delegation received a detailed presentation on the Egyptian-French cooperation projects in the field of drinking water and sanitation. The projects, which were implemented with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD), aimed to improve the drinking water and sanitation services in the Western Delta region. The delegation was impressed by the noticeable improvements in the drinking water stations in the region.
The French delegation consisted of several members, including Pierre-Yves Cadenas, Stéphane Rambault, and Anais Polycarp, an administrator at the French Parliament. The Egyptian side was represented by Major General Mohamed Abdel Fattah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of West Delta Water Company, and other officials. The visit was also attended by representatives from the French Development Agency, including Marie-Cécile Trianon, its director in Egypt.
The West Delta Water Company highlighted its efforts to maximize the benefits of implemented projects and ensure the sustainability of services. The company aims to improve the efficiency of its stations and ensure that drinking water meets the highest standards of quality and safety. The French delegation praised the progress made in the region and emphasized the importance of cooperation between Egypt and France.
Major General Mohamed Abdel Fattah stated that cooperation with international partners is essential for the development of the drinking water and sanitation sector in Egypt. He emphasized that the company is committed to improving the efficiency of its stations and ensuring the sustainability of services. The visit concluded with a discussion on future cooperation and the possibility of implementing new projects.
The visit by the French parliamentary delegation reflects the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and France in the field of drinking water and sanitation. The two countries have been cooperating on several projects aimed at improving the drinking water and sanitation services in Egypt. The visit also highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the water sector in Egypt.
Key points
- West Delta Water Company hosts French parliamentary delegation to discuss water projects
- Delegation inspects Mahalla El-Gamal water treatment plant in Tanta
- Egypt and France cooperate on several projects to improve drinking water and sanitation services
