Putin, UAE President reaffirm position in favor of prompt ceasefire in Gaza StripChief: SCZONE discusses establishing Turkish industrial zone

MOSCOW, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their principal position in favor of a prompt ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and finding a lasting and just solution to the Palestinian cause in accordance with international law. 'Russia and the UAE reaffirmed their principal position in favor of a prompt ceasefire, and restoration of a political process, aimed at achievement of a long-term and fair solution for the Palestinian issue based on the known international legal foundation,' the Russian Presidency said in a statement on its official website after the phone call between the two leaders. The statement added: 'Steps have been considered to provide additional humanitarian aid.' The number of victims of the ongoing Israeli aggression on the afflicted Gaza Strip for the 122nd day rose to 27,478 martyrs and 66,835 wounded. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency Chief of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) Waleid Gamal El-Dein said that discussions are currently underway to establish a Turkish industrial zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. This came during Gamal's meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Sen - that the economic zone includes numerous Turkish investments such as the 'Hayat Egypt' factory specializing in healthcare products in the fully integrated Sokhna area. There are also discussions regarding the presence of major Turkish textile and clothing companies in the promising West Qantara Industrial Zone, notably 'KCG' and others. In a statement on Tuesday, SCZONE said that Gamal El Dein discussed with the Turkish ambassador to Egypt mutual cooperation, especially in the economic field, which is witnessing an increasing momentum at present. He also presented the competitive advantages offered by the zone to its investors, including its ownership of six maritime ports on the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, as well as four industri al zones comprising 21 different industrial sectors. He emphasized the authority's commitment to supporting its investors in all affiliated industrial zones and its commitment to implementing its strategic vision aimed at industrial localization in the targeted sectors. On his part, the Turkish Ambassador expressed his admiration of the potentials of SCZONE and the existing cooperation with the Turkish business community, expressing his country's pride in the role played by the Arish Port, affiliated with the zone, in delivering aid to Turkey during last year's devastating earthquake. He also affirmed Turkish companies' openness to enhancing partnership with the Economic Zone, especially in ready-made garment industries and the textile sector, adding that Egypt has become one of the most important investment destinations for Turkey. He emphasized the necessity of cooperation to launch a Ro-Ro line at one of the zone's ports, which contributes to enhancing trade exchange between the two countries. The meet ing also discussed cooperation in renewable energy fields, whether green fuel or industries supporting it such as solar panels, as well as supplying ships with green fuel. Moreover, the two sides also addressed a suggestion to establish a vocational training center in the West Qantara Industrial Zone to serve the ongoing projects that require highly trained labor on the latest technological systems in production. Source: State Information Service Egypt