Prime
Minister Mustafa Madbouli said the state is proceeding with the economic reform
program, especially with regard to adopting a flexible exchange rate policy.
Madbouli made the
remarks during his meeting with a delegation of the Arab Fund for Economic and
Social Development (AFESD) led by Director General and Chairman of the Board of
Directors Badr Mohammad Al-Saad.
The meeting was also
attended by Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International
Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat.
The premier
expressed the government’s interest in enhancing cooperation with the AFESD in
the coming period.
On her part, the
planning minister highlighted the AFESD’s important role in supporting several
development projects in Egypt.
For his part,
Al-Saad said the AFESD is keen on fostering cooperation with Egypt and
providing the necessary funding for development projects in the country.
In this regard, Madbouli
reviewed the government’s efforts to advance the manufacturing industry and
boost Egyptian exports in the areas of pharmaceuticals, textiles, information
technology, entrepreneurship, food, and petrochemicals, especially fertilizers.
The two sides also
discussed the economic repercussions of current regional and international
crises.
Source: Egypt
Independent