Egyptian Foreign Minister Discusses Renewable Energy Cooperation in Brussels
Key Ideas
- Abdelatty and Jan De Nul discussed grid connection projects and renewable energy cooperation, emphasizing Egypt's commitment to green transition and the export of renewable energy to Europe.
- The Egyptian government highlighted investment incentives, competitive advantages, and policies supporting economic reform, aiming to empower the private sector and attract foreign direct investment.
- Abdelatty's visit in Brussels focuses on strengthening bilateral relations with Belgium, enhancing cooperation with the European Union, and fostering investment from companies like Jan De Nul in Egypt.
- His visit extends to Strasbourg, France, where meetings with European Parliament officials aim to further consolidate relations between Egypt and the EU.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty engaged in discussions with Wim Dhont, the offshore cable manager of Jan De Nul, in Brussels to explore grid connection projects and renewable energy cooperation. Abdelatty praised the collaboration with Jan De Nul and the signing of a memorandum of understanding to export renewable energy to Europe. He welcomed Jan De Nul's interest in the GREGY electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Greece, showcasing Egypt's dedication to green initiatives and the implementation of a national green hydrogen strategy. The minister also highlighted Egypt's investment incentives, competitive advantages, and policies supporting economic reform to attract foreign direct investment and empower the private sector. Abdelatty's visit aims to fortify ties with Belgium, enhance cooperation with the EU, and encourage more investments in Egypt. Following his Brussels visit, Abdelatty is set to travel to Strasbourg, France, to meet with European Parliament officials to strengthen relations between Egypt and the EU.