EU and Egypt Kick Off Major Investment Conference with €7.4B Aid Package

Egypt and the European Union inaugurated a two-day investment conference to bolster their strategic partnership. A €7.4 billion aid package aims to support Egypt's ailing economy. The aid includes €5 billion in macro-financial assistance. The conference highlights various investment deals and bilateral agreements to advance multiple sectors.

On Saturday, Egypt and the European Union inaugurated a significant two-day investment conference aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership. The focal point of the event is a €7.4 billion (USD 8 billion) aid package designed to assist Egypt's struggling economy.

The aid, comprising both grants and loans, spans over three years. A substantial €5 billion (USD 5.4 billion) of this package is allocated for macro-financial assistance, crucial for an economy grappling with a severe foreign currency shortage and soaring inflation.

The conference, graced by the presence of EU Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is set to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding for short-term assistance worth up to €1 billion (USD 1.07 billion). In addition, investment deals tallying €40 billion (USD 42.8 billion) will be signed to enhance various sectors, including employment and skills development, vaccines manufacturing, food security, and sustainable development.

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