The Minister of Industry and Internal Trade discussed with the EU delegation the possibilities of supporting the productive sectors.
The Minister of Industry, Internal Trade and Consumer Protection, Engineer Bassel Abdel Hanan, discussed with the EU delegation ways to support sectors related to food security and improve their operational and production capabilities.
The visiting delegation included officials from the European Investment Bank and the European Commission's Director General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf.
The meeting discussed the needs of the bakery sector and ways to support it and develop its performance, in addition to discussing the possibility of contributing to the maintenance and rehabilitation of mills and silos to increase their readiness, improve their operational efficiency and ensure work continuity.
Both parties discussed possible areas of cooperation with European institutions and the utilization of their capabilities and expertise in supporting these essential sectors, in a way that contributes to improving the infrastructure of the grain and bread system and improving its ability to meet local needs.