Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad discussed with officials of the Sixth of October Investors Association a number of environment-related files.

During their meeting on Tuesday, they discussed the “cultivation of five million trees” initiative in new cities in western Giza, including Sheikh Zayed, Sphinx, New October, Old October and Hadayek October, in addition to industrial areas.

The minister also directed to study the number and types of trees needed to implement the initiative and the main source of irrigation.

The meeting also focused on problems and challenges facing the Sixth of October City, including solid waste in the industrial area.

Source: State Information Service Egypt