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Germany’s ambassador to Egypt, Cyrill Nunn, has said that relations between Egypt and Germany are strong, especially in the recent period, and that his country’s current portfolio of projects in Egypt stands at 1.7 billion euros.
In light of the reforms undertaken by the Egyptian government, more German companies have gotten involved, Nunn said as well, with a positive development in the trade exchange process.
This is in addition to a distinguished German investment presence, both when it comes to high-speed trains and hydrogen production in Egypt. Besides this, your country is also heavily involved in the field of new and renewable energy production.
At a press conference on Sunday, Nunn added that there are larger projects that are supported by the German government, which sees its Egyptian counterpart as its partner in the field of water and solid waste management.
“The whole world is facing the consequences of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and we are all on one side,” he said, “In addition, the German government is committed to finding solutions that benefit everyone.”
“Consequently, the COVAX facility has been established under the umbrella of the United Nations (UN), and its goal is that every person on earth has the right to be vaccinated,” he added, “It will not benefit if a part of the world is protected and the other party is infected. ”
He further noted that 5 million doses would be provided to Egypt through the COVAX facility in the next period.
The German ambassador revealed that around 20% of German exports and imports are transported through the Suez Canal and that as a result, his country has a strong interest in re-floating the currently trapped container ship, Ever Given, and get it back on track.
Nunn added that solving this problem requires strong technical support from all countries, especially Europe, and that Germany will not hesitate for a moment to provide support if Egypt requests it.
The Ambassador noted that the Royal Mummies Parade has created a strong Egyptian presence in German media and television, adding: “It is the best [kind of] publicity for the country ”.
Nunn revealed that there is military cooperation with Egypt, especially in the naval field, noting that Germany has agreed to supply 10 patrol submarines to the Mediterranean coasts.
Regarding the crisis of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the Ambassador commented: “Egypt lives on the Nile and needs it, therefore we have to find a solution to ensure these rights and needs in the crisis of the Renaissance Dam with Ethiopia, and that this be done by political means. ”
“Therefore, the international community and the European Union (EU) are asking all parties to sit at the negotiating table, with the aim of safeguarding Egyptian rights,” he said.
Ambassador Nun highlighted the strength of cultural relations between Egypt and Germany, noting the presence of three German universities in Egypt.
He added that Egypt is an unusual country with regard to interest in learning the German language, due to the well-established structure of German language schools in Egypt.
There is also a continuous tourist exchange between Germany and Egypt, due to study, tourism, work and the like, said the ambassador.
He said that, in cooperation with the Egyptian government, Germany has established an immigration center in the Maadi district of Cairo. Here, visitors can find out about job opportunities, and returnees to Egypt from Europe and Germany can also benefit.
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