A high-level Swiss-Egyptian delegation visited the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) and Orascom Industrial Park, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Switzerland, and Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI). The delegation included Minister Plenipotentiary Amr Hazaa, advisor to Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry; Waleid Gamal Eldein, Chairperson of SCZONE; Yvonne Baumann, Swiss Ambassador to Egypt; and Monica Rubiolo, Head of Trade Promotion at the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
The visit, which took place on 29 April 2024, highlighted the successful outcomes of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) in Egypt, emphasizing the commitment to fostering inclusive and environmentally responsible economic growth.
