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| Minister Kouyialis (left) with President Sisi (right) |
In particular Kouyialis had bilateral meetings with Egyptian Minister of Environment Khaled Fahmy and Egyptian Minister of Provisions and Internal Trade Khaled Hanafy, an official press release says.
During his meeting with the Environment Minister of Egypt the two men discussed ways to promote and enhance cooperation in the areas of managing solid domestic waste, protecting the Mediterranean maritime environment from the dangers of hydrocarbons’ exploration and the transition to a low-greenhouse gas emissions economy, the press release notes.
They agreed to cooperate in order to deal with the impact brought about by climate change, to exchange experience and know-how on the managing of solid house waste, and to promote the signature of an Agreement for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea’s maritime environment, the statement adds.
During his bilateral meeting with Hanafy, Kouyialis had the opportunity to discuss matters concerning the production, provision and facilitating trade of agricultural products, with particular reference to halloumi, fish, olive and potato produce, the press release continues.
The two Ministers agreed to make the most of the comparative advantages of the two countries and to promote cooperation in the manufacturing sector and the export of agricultural products.
Kouyialis continues his visit to Egypt on Wednesday (see photo w/ President Sisi).
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