Press release

97

27-07-2009

                    

  

Mubarak presents developing countries' vision at Milan Economic Forum

 

President Hosni Mubarak warned that advanced nations' policies and measures to get out of the global financial crisis might augment the developing countries' suffering. Addressing the Economic and Financial Forum for the Mediterranean, held in the Italian city of Milan on Monday, the President called for a prompt action vis-à-vis the impact of the global financial meltdown on developing countries in order to bridge a yawning gap between rich and poor nations. Mubarak referred to the negative social and economic impacts triggered by the international financial crisis, especially on extremism, illegal immigration, organized crime, and human trafficking phenomena.
He said developing countries bear the brunt of this financial crunch, citing present state of depression on such countries' exports and reduction of foreign investments lured by them.
He said the gathering is addressing three main issues of special importance to Mediterranean cooperation covering energy domains, upgrading micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises and overhauling main infrastructure networks. He highlighted an Egyptian approach to upgrade youths' capabilities and press ahead with policies meant to train and rehabilitate such cadres as well as provide job opportunities for them.

  

Swine flu cases rise to 145

 

 

Health Ministry Spokesman announced the discovery of 15 swine flu cases, bringing the total number of infections of the H1N1 virus to 145. One swine flu case died and 38 cases are still in the hospitals receiving treatment and are in stable condition. He said that 11 cases are for Egyptians where two of them were coming from Saudi Arabia after performing Umra (lesser pilgrimage), four cases were coming from England, two from USA and three cases were contacting with infected cases. He added that the remaining four cases including three cases for English people coming from England and a case for Canadian one coming from USA. He said that 73 cases were checked on suspicion of contracting the A/H1N1 virus and 11 cases for bird flu and they are in good condition.

 

 

 

 

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