Egypt, Austria discuss cooperation in water, wastewater projects

Egypt’s Housing Minister Randa El-Menshawy met with Austrian Ambassador to Cairo Georg Pöstinger and representatives of Austrian companies to discuss opportunities to expand cooperation in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

The meeting brought together executives and representatives of Austrian companies, along with their agents and partners in Egypt. It was also attended by Ahmed Omran, Deputy Housing Minister for Utilities.

Discussions focused on potential cooperation in drinking water and wastewater services, water desalination and waste treatment, as well as opportunities to establish partnerships between Austrian companies and Egyptian entities.

El-Menshawy said the ministry was keen to strengthen cooperation with specialised international companies and facilitate the exchange of expertise and modern technologies to improve the efficiency of Egypt’s water and wastewater systems and enhance services provided to citizens.

She also highlighted the importance of leveraging Austrian companies’ technological capabilities to support the government’s efforts to develop the utilities sector, promote technology transfer and localise industry.

For his part, Pöstinger and the Austrian business representatives expressed interest in expanding cooperation with the Housing Ministry and its affiliated entities, while exploring opportunities to participate in future infrastructure projects in Egypt.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to maintain coordination and examine proposed areas of cooperation to establish partnerships that serve the interests of both countries.