For Immediate Release
Press Release
Today in Cairo, the United States announced an investment of $129 million as part of its enduring commitment to advancing joint U.S.-Egypt priorities. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the announcement during the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
This investment from the U.S. government, through USAID, will bolster long standing support for Egypt's reforms toward an economy driven by the private sector, advance public education, improve public health services, and strengthen responsive government institutions and transparency.
In partnership with Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, USAID will continue to advance joint U.S.-Egypt priorities such as university scholarships, teacher training to improve the quality of basic education, expanding STEM education, and conducting joint research in water, clean energy, and climate change. USAID will also promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and trade, especially with women and youth. These new funds will strengthen partnerships to ensure that tourism is a sustainable driver of growth for the benefit of all Egyptians. USAID will also continue ongoing work to improve family health outcomes, and invest in efforts to end violence against women and girls.