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Egypt links space research to BRICS partnerships

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Egypt links space research to BRICS partnerships

Egypt wants scientific research and technology to drive its economic and social development, with priorities linked to space and partnerships with the BRICS group. The objectives presented notably concern the 2026-2027 period, according to the Egyptian newspaper Al-Youm al-Sabea.

Egypt plans to pursue several scientific research projects in 16 bodies under the relevant ministry in 2026-2027, as part of its economic and social development plan. The document presented by Ahmed Rustom, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, was approved by both chambers of Parliament, according to the government’s economic and social development plan.

The programme notably provides for payment of the outstanding balance of the construction cost of the headquarters of the African Space Agency. It places space sciences and African cooperation among the investment priorities for research and technology during this financial year.

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