The Egyptian Ministry of International Cooperation has recently signed a financing agreement worth 61.5 million euros with the French Development Agency and the European Union to complete the Yellow Mountain water treatment plant project in Cairo. This project is aimed at enhancing climate change adaptation efforts and water projects in Egypt, representing 20% of the ongoing development cooperation portfolio with the European Union.
The agreement, signed by Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, includes a development financing agreement worth 50 million euros, a grant worth 1.5 million euros, and a grant agreement between the European Union and the French Development Agency worth 10 million euros, totaling 61.5 million euros. The project will focus on the third phase of the Al-Jabal Al-Asfar water treatment plant, which serves 17.5 million people by collecting and treating wastewater.
The project is set to increase the station’s capacity by one million cubic meters per day, using advanced technology and tertiary treatment for agricultural irrigation and biogas generation. This will provide a renewable source of energy to generate 80% of the electricity needed to operate the station. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat highlighted the importance of the water sector in Egypt, emphasizing its role in achieving comprehensive development.
The financing agreement coincides with World Water Day and is part of the joint Egyptian-European relations under the “Team Europe” initiative. French Ambassador Eric Chevalier emphasized the strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union regarding water security and management. The European Union Delegation to Egypt, led by Ambassador Christian Berger, expressed commitment to environmental conservation efforts and a brighter future through cooperation with the Egyptian government.
This project aims to enhance climate change adaptation efforts in Egypt while also promoting sustainable water management practices through advanced technology implementation.
In conclusion, this financing agreement highlights continued collaboration between Egypt and Europe towards improving access to clean drinking water for millions of people in need while also promoting sustainable practices that contribute towards environmental conservation efforts.
The signing ceremony was attended by various dignitaries from both countries who reiterated their commitment towards working together towards achieving common goals that benefit not just Egypt but also Europe as a whole.
Overall, this project represents an important step towards addressing some of Egypt’s most pressing challenges related to its growing population needs for clean drinking water while also contributing towards reducing carbon emissions through renewable energy generation sources.
