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AFESD confirms interest in Djibouti airport terminal

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The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development has confirmed its interest in Djibouti’s new airport terminal project at a meeting in Bangkok with Djiboutian Economy Minister Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh. AFESD is also reviewing investment priorities presented by the government, according to the ADI news agency.

The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) confirmed its interest in Djibouti’s new airport terminal project during a meeting in Bangkok between its director-general, Fawzi Yousef Alhunaif, and Djiboutian Minister of Economy and Finance Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, according to the ADI news agency.

Fawzi Yousef Alhunaif reaffirmed his personal commitment to the project and praised Djibouti’s efforts in a challenging regional environment. He also expressed AFESD’s willingness to support the country’s priorities, according to ADI.

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