Agriculture Minister Essam Fayed called on Sunday for reclaiming Sinai lands to achieve stability and comprehensive development there.

Addressing the agriculture, irrigation and food security committee of the Egyptian House of Representatives, Fayed said the climate in Sinai is suitable for agriculture.

The committee discussed also a presidential decree on providing water and developing agricultre in Sinai upon a deal signed earlier between the Egyptian government and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.

Source: MENA