Jakarta, Jan 18/2002
(ANTARA) - The impact of the Sept 11 terrorist attacks on the United States has
been felt by many countries including Egypt, Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia
Dr Ezzat Saad El Sayed has said.
"More or less, like Indonesia, the sector
that has suffered most is tourism. But for Egypt, tourism is our main source of
income, which brings in a total earning of US$ 5 billion annually. Now it has
decreased by 60 percent. As you know, September to February is the peak season
for tourists coming to Egypt," he told ANTARA during an interview here
Friday.
Because of the drop in income, Egypt has run out of foreign currency and is facing a budget deficit, he said.
Because of the drop in income, Egypt has run out of foreign currency and is facing a budget deficit, he said.
