IBRD willing to meet Egypt's financial needs

Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid received yesterday Regional Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Mahdi El-Gadaf, who is currently visiting Cairo. During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of increasing the Bank's contribution in funding a number of development projects which could increase the standard of living of limited-income people in the various governorates.

Al Gadaf, following the meeting, told reporters that the IBRD appreciates Egypt's efforts exerted in all fields and it is willing to offer all assistance and loans to Egypt so as to endable it carry out its development plan.