Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat Participates in Bloomberg New Economy Forum

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Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, visited Singapore to take part in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, a prestigious gathering of global economic leaders. The forum, scheduled from November 16 to 19, aims to address pressing global economic issues, including climate change and the need for sustainable financing. Al-Mashat will engage in a panel discussion on providing necessary climate financing to emerging countries, following the discussions held at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26). The minister also held bilateral meetings with prominent economic leaders and think tanks' officials, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and American Economist Michael Bloomberg.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 750 economic leaders, policymakers, CEOs, and entrepreneurs will participate in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, including notable figures such as Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan and United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
  • The forum will focus on addressing global economic issues, including climate change and the need for sustainable financing in emerging economies.
  • Minister Al-Mashat will participate in a panel discussion on climate financing, highlighting the importance of bridging the financing gap between governments, the private sector, International Financial Institutions, and civil society.
  • Al-Mashat held bilateral meetings with prominent economic leaders, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and American Economist Michael Bloomberg, to discuss economic cooperation and partnerships.
  • Bloomberg identified Egypt and the United Arab Emirates as models for emerging economies in the region, citing their economic reforms and opportunities despite regional and global economic challenges.

Statistics:

  • 750: Number of economic leaders, policymakers, CEOs, and entrepreneurs participating in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
  • 16-19 November: Dates of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
  • COP 26: United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will be addressed by Minister Al-Mashat's panel discussion.
  • 2: The number of countries considered as models for emerging economies in the region, according to Bloomberg: Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.

Sources:

  • Daily News Egypt. (2021). Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat visits Singapore to participate in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).