The Ministers of Planning, Development, International Cooperation, Agriculture and Endowments inspect "Integrated Agricultural Center"

Ministers hand over agricultural development projects to 40 beneficiaries under a joint initiative

 

▪ Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation: Development cluster projects in Sinai are a pioneering model for “localization of regional development.”

 

 

▪ Minister of Agriculture: The Agricultural Center in the Al-Qaa Plain “a development radiance” It is a fundamental pillar of the “Food Security 2030” strategy"

 

Minister of Endowments: Development projects in Egypt reflect the vision of building “man and place” And “religious discourse” A catalyst for reconstruction and production.

 

Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, and Major General Staff of War Hisham Fathi Shindi (Commander of the East Canal Anti-Terrorism Forces) inspected the Agricultural Center for Integrated Developmental Services in the Qaa Plain in South Sinai Governorate, affiliated with the Desert Research Center, which is implemented by the East Canal Command of the Armed Forces. Egyptian.

 

The minister listened to a presentation by Dr. Hossam Shawky, head of the Desert Research Center, about agricultural communities in Sinai, which is one of the most important development projects in Sinai, which includes 18  An agricultural cluster, including 11 clusters in North Sinai and 7 clusters in South Sinai. The total area of ​​the entire project is approximately 11 thousand acres distributed among 18 clusters. He pointed out that about 2,122 beneficiaries benefit from the project, and the project also aims to  To achieve family stability for the beneficiaries of the project, the project also aims to provide job opportunities for approximately 2,122 families on a permanent basis and 3,000 seasonal opportunities."RTL" lang="AR-SA">The ministers inspected the buildings attached to the centre, which includes an administration building, a services building, a hotel, a mill, sales outlets, storage hangars, a mosque, a veterinary unit, as well as a well water desalination plant, a sewage treatment plant, in addition to conference and training halls.

 

Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, confirmed that the development cluster projects in the Sinai Peninsula represent one of the leading models of the state’s efforts to localize regional development and achieve balanced development among the various governorates, in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to enhance comprehensive, sustainable and integrated development efforts, especially in the border regions and Sinai, because of their strategic importance and developmental and social dimensions. And economic.

 

Al-Mashat added that these projects achieve a direct and sustainable impact on the lives of citizens, and support the state’s efforts to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals, by providing job opportunities and improving basic services and infrastructure, explaining that the Sinai Governorate has a distinguished place in all of our hearts and its development is national security for the Egyptian state..

 

The Minister explained that the development clusters project through which 18 integrated clusters were created that included residential, agricultural, and service units, including schools, health units, mosques, commercial complexes, and sports arenas, in addition to reclaiming large areas of agricultural land, and exploiting human energies in productive projects that contribute to creating new communities that are attractive to residents and provide opportunities. Work.

 

For his part, Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, stressed that the issue of development of the Sinai Peninsula is a top priority for the political leadership, stressing that the region is currently witnessing “unprecedented development and giant projects.” It succeeded in integrating its children into the development system and providing thousands of job opportunities, and he pointed out  Agricultural development in Sinai represents a fundamental pillar within the “National Strategy for Agricultural Development 2030”, which aims to expand the agricultural area throughout the Republic, to enhance Egypt’s ability to achieve food security for its people..

 

Farouk pointed out that the Agricultural Center for Integrated Developmental Services in the Qaa Plain, and similar centers, are considered “agricultural development radiation centers.” Integrated, its mission is not limited to agriculture only, but extends to providing all services to new communities, stressing that the goal of establishing these clusters is to build a new integrated agricultural society based on the latest agricultural systems, with the aim of achieving the highest possible productivity from the land and water units, with a commitment to preserving natural resources and ensuring the achievement of the principle of sustainable development. He also stressed the Egyptian state’s keenness to support farmers in these clusters, and provide them with all facilities, as well as technical and guidance support. Condenser.

 

For his part, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, stated that the integrated development projects Egypt is witnessing in various fields reflect the vision of the Egyptian state in building people and places together, stressing that advocacy and development work are two sides of a single message whose goal is to serve the nation and advance people. He added that the Development Services Center in Al-Qaa Plain represents a role model in linking science and work, advocacy and development, faith and production, indicating that the Ministry of Endowments seeks to employ all its scientific tools. And advocacy to support these national efforts that serve the citizen in his living reality.

 

He pointed out that participation in the intellectual meeting for the beneficiaries of the agricultural communities project comes within the framework of expanding the scope of religious discourse to include issues of development, production, work and construction, so that religious discourse becomes a catalyst for reconstruction and production, not just a theoretical preaching speech. He stressed that the current stage requires integrated awareness that combines enlightened thought and hard work, praising the efforts of the relevant ministries, research centers and the banking sector in supporting development projects in South Sinai, especially those that contribute to achieving food security and improving the quality of life for citizens, and stressed the The Ministry of Endowments continues to carry out its advocacy, intellectual and development mission, alongside state institutions, in support of the construction and development process led by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic..

 

During his speech, Major General Staff Hisham Fathi Shendi, “Commander of the Eastern Canal Counter-Terrorism Forces,” delivered,  Highlighting the efforts made to maintain the security and stability of the Sinai Peninsula.

 

The Commander of the East Canal Counter-Terrorism Forces stressed that the political leadership, led by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, pays great attention to Sinai, where joint efforts are currently underway among ministers to achieve the leadership’s vision of preserving food security, which is an integral part of national security. Egyptian.

 

He also pointed out that the Egyptian state has implemented more than 1,016 development projects in Sinai, within the framework of an integrated plan aimed at developing the region and enhancing its infrastructure."RTL" lang="AR-SA">He also thanked and appreciated the Minister of Agriculture for the effective role in presenting development projects for the benefit of citizens in Sinai, which had a significant impact in attracting investors and citizens, thus contributing to the completion of the country’s comprehensive development plan."RTL" lang="AR-SA">He concluded his message with a special greeting to the honorable people of Sinai, who represent the first line of defense for the Egyptian state, calling on everyone to join hands to preserve Egypt, to keep Egypt strong and strong, because it is protected by the grace of God Almighty and the wise leadership of its righteous son, Mr. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Long live Egypt".

 

On the sidelines of the visit, an open meeting was held with a number of beneficiaries of various agricultural and development groups, and a celebration was also held of 40 farmers handing over a number of development and agricultural projects funded within the joint initiative between the Ministry of Agriculture, represented by the Desert Research Center, and QNB Bank."RTL" lang="AR-SA"“Egypt”, in the presence of Mohamed Badir, CEO of QNB Bank Egypt.

 

Bdeir expressed his pride in the partnership  With the Desert Research Center in supporting the state’s efforts towards sustainable agricultural development, empowering rural women, and promoting financial inclusion in areas most in need, indicating that this initiative embodies the bank’s belief that true development begins with empowering people in their local environment, and creating sustainable production opportunities that contribute to achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030. He stressed the bank’s keenness for its community initiatives to be based on partnership and integration between the banking, research and governmental sectors, ensuring the achievement of a real and sustainable impact that keeps pace with the state’s goals in rural development and empowerment. Local communities

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