Tahya Masr Fund to establish branches abroad, including US: PM

The Egyptian Embassy in the United States has begun measures to establish the Tahya Masr (Long Live Egypt) Fund in the US following consultations with Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb during his visit to Washington last week, said Sharif Shawky, media adviser to the prime minister.

“The fund will serve as a charitable foundation that receives funds from the Egyptian community in the United States, also serving as a model for Egyptians in a number of other countries,” said Mehleb, who confirmed that he aims to circulate the idea of the fund in several other countries.

A statement made by Mehleb on Thursday confirmed the plan would be implemented over the coming weeks in coordination with the Egyptian Embassy in Washington and the Egyptian Consulate General in New York City.

This came on the sidelines of Mehleb’s visit to Washington to participate in the first US-Africa Summit. The purpose of the summit was to enhance trade cooperation between the US and Africa on major development projects.

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi opened the Tahya Masr Fund under the account number 037037 – in a reference to the date he ousted former president Mohamed Morsi – immediately upon assuming the presidency. Its purpose is to receive donations from Egyptians at home and abroad.