Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty inaugurated the first meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) on Tuesday, marking a new institutional phase aimed at expanding Cairo’s developmental role across Africa. The meeting follows the official formation of the board, which Abdelatty described as a “foundational milestone” in the agency’s mission to project Egyptian influence through sustainable development and strategic partnerships. Other members include Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman of the African Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives, and Ambassador Nermin El-Zawahry, Assistant Foreign Minister and Secretary-General of the EAPD. During the session, board members exchanged proposals to enhance capacity-building programmes and expand the agency’s reach. Abdelatty expressed confidence that the combined expertise of the board would solidify the EAPD’s position as a “key arm of Egyptian developmental diplomacy.”

Source: Daily News Egypt February 18, 2026 18:45 UTC