SCZONE chair showcases investment opportunities to US institutions, companies    Eight Arab, Muslim states reject any displacement of Palestinians    Egypt launches 32nd International Quran Competition with participants from over 70 countries    Al-Sisi reviews expansion of Japanese school model in Egypt    Egypt launches National Health Compact to expand access to quality care    Netanyahu's pick for Mossad chief sparks resignation threats over lack of experience    EU drafts central energy plan to fix grid bottlenecks and save billions    United Bank to roll out specialised healthcare financing packages, including green financing: Kashmiry    US warns NATO allies against 'bullying' American defence firms amid protectionism row    Egypt signs $121 million deal with Cheiron for oil output boost    Egypt's NUCA, SHMFF sign New Cairo land allocation for integrated urban project    Egypt declares Red Sea's Great Coral Reef a new marine protected area    Gold prices fall on Thursday    Egypt recovers two ancient artefacts from Belgium    Egypt assumes COP24 presidency of Barcelona Convention    Egypt, Saudi nuclear authorities sign MoU to boost cooperation on nuclear safety    Giza master plan targets major hotel expansion to match Grand Egyptian Museum launch    Australia returns 17 rare ancient Egyptian artefacts    China invites Egypt to join African duty-free export scheme    Egypt calls for stronger Africa-Europe partnership at Luanda summit    Egypt begins 2nd round of parliamentary elections with 34.6m eligible voters    Egypt warns of erratic Ethiopian dam operations after sharp swings in Blue Nile flows    Egypt scraps parliamentary election results in 19 districts over violations    Egypt extends Ramses II Tokyo Exhibition as it draws 350k visitors to date    Egypt signs host agreement for Barcelona Convention COP24 in December    Al-Sisi urges probe into election events, says vote could be cancelled if necessary    Filmmakers, experts to discuss teen mental health at Cairo festival panel    Cairo International Film Festival to premiere 'Malaga Alley,' honour Khaled El Nabawy    Egypt golf team reclaims Arab standing with silver; Omar Hisham Talaat congratulates team    Egypt launches Red Sea Open to boost tourism, international profile    Omar Hisham Talaat: Media partnership with 'On Sports' key to promoting Egyptian golf tourism    Sisi expands national support fund to include diplomats who died on duty    Egypt's PM reviews efforts to remove Nile River encroachments    Egypt resolves dispute between top African sports bodies ahead of 2027 African Games    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Egypt, EU initial extension of PRIMA agreement
Yomna Yasser Published in Amwal Al Ghad on 21 - 05 - 2025

Egypt and the European Union have initialled the extension of the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) agreement in Cairo on Wednesday.
The initialling coincids with the launch event the EU's Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025.
Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour and EU Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst witnessed the initialling, along with senior officials from both sides.
"The positive outcome of these negotiations underscores the strategic importance of PRIMA as a flagship research and innovation initiative in the Mediterranean region." the EU said in a statement.
Minister Ashour said the PRIMA plays a key role in strengthening Egypt's national research capacity, particularly in strategic sectors such as agriculture, water management, and SME development. He added that the collaboration aligns with Egypt's Vision 2030 and supports job creation and industrial competitiveness.
"PRIMA helps Egypt tackle shared regional challenges through joint innovation, while enabling our researchers and businesses to access funding and knowledge networks," Minister Ashour further said in a ministry statement.
Since joining PRIMA in 2017, Egypt has participated in 90 projects, securing €17 million in funding for 123 institutions, including universities, research centers, and private firms, according to the EU delegation.
Eichhorst described PRIMA as a model of science diplomacy, fostering regional cooperation on pressing issues such as food security and water scarcity. It promotes joint leadership and ownership in solving challenges that are common to Mediterranean countries, she added.
The PRIMA programme, launched in 2018, is backed by a €494 million budget over 10 years. Participating countries have pledged €294 million, with the remainder funded by the European Commission. The initiative supports cross-border research and innovation projects aimed at improving food and water systems in the face of climate change and population growth.
The preliminary signing marks a step toward formal renewal of Egypt's role in PRIMA, pending completion of constitutional and legal procedures.
About PRIMA?
The Partnership on Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) is a public-public institutionalised Article 185 European Partnership between the EU and Participating States.
It aims to strengthen research and innovation capacity and develop shared knowledge and innovative solutions across the Mediterranean in the following thematic areas:
* water management
* farming systems
* food value chain
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Clic here to read the story from its source.