WB to finance major anti-pollution Projects in Egypt -minister

Egypt's Minister of Environment Maged George said on Friday the World Bank has approved financing an anti-pollution international environmental program at an estimated cost of $78 million.

Speaking to MENA at the end of a three-day visit to the US, George said the loan will be used in financing the second phase of the international program.

The minister also said he tackled future cooperation with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the implementation of the second phase of the (Life) project, which removed lead foundries from the city of Shoubra Al-Kheima, north of Cairo.