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At the World Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat advocated for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East. He affirmed Egypt's commitment to peaceful nuclear energy and transparency under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

He reported progress at the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, with the first unit's reactor pressure vessel installed and safety features for other units completed. Essmat noted Egypt's role in nuclear security training and proposed an electrical interconnection with Europe, enhancing energy stability. The country is evolving its legislative environment to attract investment in energy projects, including green hydrogen.