Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has commented Wednesday on the $US 15 billion natural gas deal between Israeli and Egyptian gas companies saying that “the Egyptian government is not part of the natural gas deal with Israel,” adding that Egypt has “nothing to hide”. In a statement on Wednesday during the opening of investor service center, al-Sisi said that Egypt is stepping a foot into becoming a regional center for gas production marking this deal. He added that Egypt has taken advantage of this opportunity noting that the country has gas facilities and laboratories that are not available in other countries in the Middle East. The imported gas will be liquefied in Egypt to be exported or used by manufacturers in Egypt, according to al-Sisi statements. He further commented saying that Egypt “scored a goal” with the gas deal with Israel. Earlier on Tuesday, The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that this deal is not only limited to enhancing the economy and security of Israel, but also it enhances its regional relations. “I am welcoming this new historical agreement to export Israeli gas to Egypt,” Netanyahu added, stressing that it is a “Joyous day” and these billions of dollar will…
Egypt has ‘Nothing to Hide’: Al-Sisi Comments on the $US 15 Billion Natural Gas Deal with Israel
February 22, 2018
