September 16th 2010, St George’s :Grenada is set to receive further assistance from the government of Egypt for the restoration of a number of heritage sites that were damaged or destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Egypt, one of the world’s most ancient states, is best known for its pyramids.
The provision of help to Grenada in the areas of tourism, education, pharmaceuticals and agriculture were also discussed Thursday in St. George’s between visiting Assistant Foreign Minister of Egypt, His Excellency Ambassador Ezzat, and Foreign Affairs Minister Peter David.
According to Ambassador Ezzat, Egypt is in the process of strengthening bilateral relations with the Caribbean and Central America.
“We agreed to send our people to see the historical sites in Grenada affected by Hurricane Ivan,” he said. “We are ready to restore them and we will be waiting just for the timing when we will dispatch our people.’’
Foreign Minister David noted that the meeting was in keeping with the search by Grenada to secure economic and financial aid from non-traditional bilateral sources, such as countries in Africa and the Middle East.
He said Thursday’s meeting with the two-member Egyptian delegation discussed private sector to private sector cooperation.
“The Middle East private sector has indicated their interest in investing in Grenada,’’ Minister David said. “Grenada is an investment-friendly country and a country that requires an infusion of some investment. Hopefully, the discussion will help us in that regard.’’
Grenada and the Arab Republic of Egypt established diplomatic relations on September 14th, 1976.
