New Delta expands Egypt’s cultivated land by more than 20%: Madbouly

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly described the New Delta Project as a major integrated national initiative that reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening food security and reshaping Egypt’s agricultural landscape. Madbouly made the remarks during the government’s weekly meeting at the Cabinet headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, where ministers reviewed a range of political, economic, and development files. At the start of the meeting, the prime minister extended Eid Al-Adha greetings to President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and the Egyptian people, wishing continued stability, prosperity, and progress for Egypt and the wider Arab and Islamic nations. Madbouly also stressed the importance of maintaining nationwide preparedness during the holiday period through the activation of emergency operations rooms around the clock, ensuring the readiness of essential facilities and public services, and securing adequate supplies of goods and commodities at suitable prices. He added that beaches, parks, and recreational venues are being prepared to receive citizens during the holiday celebrations. Reviewing the week’s presidential activities, Madbouly highlighted President Al-Sisi’s inauguration of the New Delta Project along the Sheikh Zayed Axis in Giza Governorate, describing it as one of Egypt’s largest development projects completed within a record timeframe through coordinated efforts among ministries and state institutions. The prime minister said the project underscores the government’s commitment to agricultural development, food security, and integrated economic growth, noting that extensive infrastructure works and significant investments have been directed toward the initiative. “The New Delta Project provides agricultural land exceeding the cultivated area of four agricultural governorates combined,” Madbouly said, adding that “through a single project, Egypt is increasing its cultivated land area by more than 20%.” He emphasised that the project is expected to create substantial employment opportunities for young people in agriculture and related industries, while contributing to higher production levels of strategic crops. Madbouly also credited President Al-Sisi’s continued oversight of the initiative with helping ensure its implementation within a short timeframe, describing the president’s vision as instrumental in advancing major national projects across various sectors in recent years. The prime minister further highlighted the role of private sector institutions in the New Delta Project, reaffirming the government’s commitment to expanding private sector participation in economic and development activities through additional incentives and facilitation measures. During the meeting, Madbouly also referred to directives issued by President Al-Sisi regarding renewable energy projects and the importance of maintaining a balanced energy mix while reducing reliance on conventional fuels. He stressed that the government will continue efforts to attract additional investment into the renewable energy sector, in line with Egypt’s ambition to become a leading regional hub for green energy.The post New Delta expands Egypt’s cultivated land by more than 20%: Madbouly first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.