EU grants Egypt 202 million euro

Egypt's Planning and International Cooperation Minister Fayza Abul Naga signed six agreements with European Union (EU) that are worth 202.5 million euro. The agreements aim to support Egyptian government policies in the sectors of water, health, energy, general administration, judiciary in addition to supporting cultural heritage in the Library of Alexandria as well as Egypt - Europe Cooperation Agreement. Abul Naga praised the deep relations between Egypt and EU and the achievements resulting from the mutual understanding of such a multi-side relationship especially in the light of Egypt''s reform agenda. Abul Naga added that Egypt''s relationship with EU is one of the cornerstones of Egypt''s foreign policy on the political and economic sides. (QNA) A M/MD