Yesterday, Minister of International Cooperation Rania al Mashat left for the Chinese capital Beijing to participate in the first high-level meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development.
The meeting aims at strengthening joint action to implement the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by the Chinese president in 2021 to redirect global development towards a new phase of balance and comprehensive coordination to face global challenges, promote more equitable and balanced global development partnerships, and achieve more synergy through multilateral cooperation to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 SDGs.
It also aims to build on existing cooperation, especially in scientific research and construction capabilities, to expand in more areas.
The Egyptian participation stems from the strong relations with the Chinese side and the Egyptian state’s keenness to turn it into more joint action, reflected in development cooperation efforts and joint development that enhance national development priorities.
The forum includes high-level delegations from 27 countries, over 20 UN agencies, and international non-governmental organizations.
Mashat will hold several meetings with representatives of the Chinese government and affiliated agencies and organizations to discuss cooperation priorities during the coming period, along with participating in several discussion sessions and workshops.
The total cooperation portfolio with China amounts to about $1.7 billion to implement many projects in various development sectors, including electricity, health, education, vocational training, and others.
