Egypt has been unanimously elected to hold the co-presidency of the Mediterranean Animal Health Network (REMESA) for 2026 and will host the organisation’s annual conference in December of that year.

The decision was reached during the 31st meeting of the REMESA Joint Permanent Committee held in Valletta, Malta, with the participation of veterinary service heads from 15 Mediterranean nations and representatives from regional and international organisations. According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the selection follows regional assessment of Egypt’s role in animal health and regional cooperation.