Climate
Egypt water minister meets EBRD vice president on Kitchener Drain and pumping station projects
October 12, 2026 at 08:58 AM
Egypt's Water Resources Minister Hani Sweilem met with EBRD infrastructure vice president Gonzalo Correa to review progress on joint water infrastructure projects.
- The two sides discussed tender procedures for constructing the Samatai and Al-Hamoul pumping stations under the Kitchener Drain water quality project.
- Sweilem called for accelerating project implementation and adhering to the set timelines for remaining tenders.
- They reviewed a strategic plan to rehabilitate Egypt's pumping stations and a feasibility study on private sector participation in the work.
- Sweilem said technical studies will determine priority areas and funding mechanisms for coastal protection projects.