Cairo: Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi presented Egypt's priorities for expanding energy and mining cooperation among BRICS member states during the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting, held via videoconference under India's presidency of the group.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Badawi stated that Egypt's priorities include increasing investment across the energy value chain, expanding cooperation in natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), and supporting strategic projects in petrochemicals, fertilizers, mining, and critical minerals.

He emphasized that Egypt's strategic location and advanced energy infrastructure position the country to strengthen cooperation among BRICS members while reinforcing its role as a regional energy hub. Badawi noted that Egypt is pursuing a strategy to increase oil and gas production, expand petroleum and petrochemical industries, accelerate mining development, and diversify its energy mix.

The Minister also extended an invitation to his BRICS counterparts to participate in the Egypt Mining Forum 2026, scheduled to be held in Cairo on September 28-29.