Cairo – Mubasher: French Ambassador to Egypt, Stephane Romatet, visited Lafarge Egypt Cement and Geo Cycle plant in Ain Sokhna, a member of LafargeHolcim, on 7 October.
The Lafarge Egypt Cement and Geo Cycle plant is one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region, having a total capacity of 10.2 metric tonnes (MT) and five state-of-the-art production lines, according to a statement on Sunday.
The visit asserted on the French Embassy’s strategy to consolidate bilateral relations between France and Egypt, through encouraging French investments and investors in Egypt.
During the visit, the French Ambassador, met with the management team of Lafarge Egypt, who shared the cement top technology in the plant, the contribution of Lafarge Egypt to projects in Africa such as the Cairo Metro project, the 170km long Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road, complemented with the 45km long Shoubra–Banha Highway and Lafarge Egypt seasoned expertise to build the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The ambassador viewed the sustainable developments efforts of the company, and the dedication to health and safety principles, in addition to the corporate social responsibility efforts that are implemented in cooperation and coordination with the government of Egypt and civil society focusing on health services, eradicating poverty, empowering education, and protecting environment while ensuring the welfare and prosperity of people.
Romatet took a tour in the plant, five lines and quarries, met with the Egyptian employees and had chat with them. He planted a tree at the plant’s venue to symbolise putting down roots for future growth reflecting appreciation to Lafarge Egypt efforts of reducing carbon footprint to competently preserve the environment.
Post his tour, Romatet said, “I am proud to witness the sincere endeavors paid by Lafarge Egypt in employing revolutionary technologies and providing innovative building solutions to thrive with the cement industry in Egypt.” He added: “It was a pleasure meeting with Lafarge Egypt employees, and listening to the company’s invested efforts in sustainable developments and corporate social responsibility”
Solomon Baumgartner Aviles, CEO of Lafarge Egypt, stated: “We are incredibly honored to welcome Ambassador Stephane Romatet, hailing for the embassy’s gracious support in perpetually supporting our business in Egypt.” Aviles added: “At Lafarge Egypt, we cordially appreciate such highly remarkable visit that came in recognition of Lafarge Egypt’s success story proudly recited over two and a half decades.”
