Egypt, Italy agree to begin negotiations on 4th phase of debt swap program

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Egypt, Italy agree to begin negotiations on 4th phase of debt swap program

STORY: Egypt, Italy agree to begin negotiations on 4th phase of debt swap program SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 and file DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various photos of the meeting 2. various of the Nile River 3. Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat STORYLINE: In a meeting held on Sunday, Egypt and Italy reviewed progress in the third phase of their debt swap program and initiated discussions for the fourth phase. Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat highlighted Italy's commitment to supporting sectors aligned with Egypt's Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy Program in the upcoming phase. Italian Ambassador in Cairo Michele Quaroni stated that, for the fourth phase, Italy is exploring projects in the agro-food sector, investment in Egypt's human capital, and aid for communities affected by climate change and food shortages. The debt swap program between the two countries allows Egypt to reduc

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