Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called on Monday for increased domestic manufacturing of water and sanitation equipment. He emphasized the necessity of strengthening private sector partnerships to improve water security and service sustainability.
Madbouly made these remarks during the opening of the fifth International Water, Wastewater, Desalination, and Waste Management Exhibition and Conference (IWWI 2026). The event, hosted at the Cairo International Conference Centre in Nasr City, runs from October 26 to 28 under the supervision of the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities.
Expanding Domestic Production
The Prime Minister, accompanied by Minister of Housing Randa El-Menshawy, toured several company pavilions to inspect new technological solutions. Madbouly advocated for expanding the local production of electromechanical systems and water treatment technologies. He stated that using advanced technology is essential to increase operational efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and lower costs.
El-Menshawy noted that the exhibition serves as a platform to encourage local manufacturing, facilitate technology transfer, and attract investment. The event allows Egyptian officials to exchange expertise with international companies to support the government’s plans for desalination, reuse, and infrastructure projects.
Technical Solutions on Display
During the tour, officials reviewed several local and international technical advancements:
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