Egypt, Israel seek to boost trade exchange following COP27
Israel offered Egypt to develop rice cultivation using the latest technologies and curb the water shortage crisis in Cairo, within the framework of the two countries’ efforts to increase trade exchange.
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CAIRO, Egypt — Taking advantage of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) hosted by Egypt in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh Nov. 6-18, Israel and Egypt seem to be considering different ways to promote cooperation in technology and investments, while increasing their trade exchange.
Israel offered to help Egypt develop its local rice cultivation to curb the water shortage crisis plaguing the country.