UNSC extends mandate of South Sudan missionPetroleum Ministry: Petrojet Signed Contracts Worth EGP 139 Billion in 2023

New York: The UN Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 30 April 2024. Resolution 2726, unanimously supported by the 15-member council, decided to extend the mandate of UNMISS and authorized the mission to use all necessary means to carry out its tasks. It adopted a resolution to approve a "technical rollover" for the mandate of UNMISS. The resolution, the Council said, was adopted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. Source: Jordan News Agency The Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ministry announced Friday 15/3/2024 that the Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Company PETROJET managed to seal contracts worth EGP 139 billion in 2023. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, said that the petroleum sector has a strong leadership entity that represents strong executive capabilities, vision, conscious leadership, and cadres that make it a strong supporter in accelerating the implementation of projects. The Minister stressed that PETROJET deserved the trust it gained with the work results it provided in various projects locally, regionally and globally, especially since it succeeded in maximizing the local component in the projects. PETROJET also exports specialized equipment for petroleum projects abroad, which bears the slogan 'Made in Egypt.' Source: State Information Service Egypt