OPEN// PM: Egypt to localize desalination tech with private sector help
The plan includes building seawater desalination plants in coastal cities, using renewable energy to reduce costs, and involving private companies in operations and supply chains.
The remarks by the premier came during a meeting to follow up on drinking water and irrigation projects.
During the talks, officials reviewed ongoing and upcoming projects, including those under the Decent Life (Hayah Karima) initiative for rural development, and discussed improving existing water stations, expanding networks, and setting clear project timelines. (MENA)
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