United States honors Coca-Cola for programs in Egypt

Published October 3rd, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The US State Department on Tuesday honored soft drink giant Coca-Cola for their business activities in Egypt. Secretary of State Colin Powell presented the department's annual Award for Corporate Excellence to executives from Coca-Cola, reported AFP.  

 

Coca-Cola, which employs over 7,700 workers at its facilities in Egypt, was honored for civic programs involving donations to Egyptian schools, promoting projects for the country's National Cancer Institute and sustainable development initiatives, the department said in a statement. — (menareport.com)

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