PM underlines economic importance of northwestern coastal area

CAIRO, Jan 29 (MENA) - Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli on Wednesday underlined the economic importance of the northwestern coastal area which could attract big local and foreign investments.

At a cabinet meeting, the premier added that many development projects will be held in the area as part of a strategic plan for upgrading it.

Minister of Housing Assem el Gazzar reviewed at the meeting the strategic plan for the area which includes setting up new urban communities, new international highway and other development agricultural and industrial activities.