Cairo – Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, Rania El-Mashat, headed to Beijing to participate in the 1st high-level meeting of the Global Action for Shared Development forum, according to a press release. The forum aims to tackle strengthening joint action to implement the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by the Chinese president in 2021. The GDI's objectives include redirecting global development towards a new phase of balance and comprehensive coordination to face global challenges. It also seeks to enhance global development partnerships and accelerate the implementation of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Meanwhile, El-Mashat will hold a number of meetings with representatives of the Chinese government and affiliated agencies to discuss joint cooperation priorities.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 10, 2023 06:37 UTC