Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah
El-Sisi ordered allocating LE 200 million from the Tahya Misr Fund to support
the handicraft industries, affirming that the state is concerned with
preserving and reviving heritage.
Sisi made the directives during a tour at the handicraft exhibition in Upper Egypt’s Aswan on Tuesday.
Sisi also attended on Tuesday a ceremony to conclude the activities of the “Week of Upper Egypt,” during which he inaugurated several national projects over the past days.
Sisi urged the ministries of defense, interior and housing to complete a “visual identity” project in Aswan before 15 January if possible.
The 15th of January marks the national day of the Upper Egyptian governorate.
The “visual identity” project was presented by a group of youth from the German University in Cairo (GUC) during the ceremony.
The president said the project will be a “gift” from the three ministries to the people of Aswan.
He urged the ministries to implement the project no matter the cost.
During the ceremony, Sisi watched folkloric shows. Black Theama and artists also performed songs in love with Egypt.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
