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- Minister said that Egyptian military factories were also producing COVID-19-related items
RIYADH: The spending volume and plans of the Egyptian Ministry for Military Production have not been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, especially those relating to the armed forces and the civilian police, Minister Ahmed Morsy has said.
In an interview with ASharq news channel at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) in Abu Dhabi, he stressed that the military production factories in Egypt were also producing COVID-19-related items such as face masks, sterilizers, disinfectants and sterilization.
“We look forward to showcasing the technological potential of our military factories and products, and sharing technological expertise with various companies specialized in this field, especially since we have 16 companies that produce myriad weapons and ammunition based on our huge manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure,” Morsy said.
He revealed that the Ministry of Military Production is cooperating with the private sector in Egypt to produce an electric bus, with a view to reducing environmentally harmful emissions on the roads. It hoped to launch the first electric buses in Egypt before the end of the year.
Morsi revealed Egypt’s intention to host IDEX by the end of November, with a focus on the military and defense industries.