Egypt’s Environment Minister discuss environmental dimensions with Pope

By Nneka Nwogwugwu

Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad visited the papal premises of the Coptic Cathedral to greet Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese.

Fouad who visited the pope as the Christmas and new year celebrations continues, discussed the importance of merging the environmental dimensions in the life of citizens to participate in maintaining environment and natural resources especially in light of the climate changes taking place in the world.

The meeting tackled documenting cooperation between the Environment Ministry and the church in the campaigns that aim at raising environmental awareness and training to maintain the environment.

He also urged for unity, saying that the nation at this stage requires rallying efforts of all sons to build a better and bright future.