Egypt plans ways to speed up of project to modernise cotton industry

The project aims at introducing advanced technologies, upgrading equipment and training workers to improve productivity and product quality.

Shimi emphasised the need to maximise the value of domestic cotton by expanding production capacity and raising export of finished products, according to a domestic media outlet.

The meeting discussed ensuring a stable supply of cotton to local mills, improving cotton processing methods, establishing fair prices for farmers and plans to expand short-staple cotton cultivation to reduce imports and save foreign exchange.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)