Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Bahaa El-Ghannam, Executive Director of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, to review progress on the Authority’s national projects and discuss mechanisms for providing strategic and planning support. The meeting comes within the framework of implementing presidential directives aimed at enhancing food security and increasing reliance on local production. Rostom underscored that the Authority’s projects represent key pillars of Egypt’s food security framework and a model of integration between strategic planning and disciplined execution. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to providing the necessary technical and planning assistance to ensure the sustainability of these projects and maximise their economic and social returns. For his part, El-Ghannam outlined the Authority’s development vision, highlighting its adoption of an integrated economic approach focused on advancing production systems and reinforcing governance frameworks.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 23, 2026 17:10 UTC