Egypt, EU sign 40 mln euro grant agreement to enhance food security

The IADC will work with the Ministry of Agriculture to support wheat and grain production by increasing access to certified seeds and agricultural mechanisation, valued at 25 million euros.

Cooperating with the Ministry of Supply, the IADC will build field silos and complete an information control system for the movement of wheat, with a value of 15 million euros.

The grant is part of the "European Union's support for food security in Egypt" programme grant of 100 million euros.

Projects related to the remaining amount are being agreed upon.

“The grant comes in light of efforts made by Egypt through development cooperation with multilateral and bilateral development partners to face food security challenges as a result of the Russian-Ukrainian war, stimulate climate resilience and increase strategic grain storage capacities,” Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said.