El -Khatib said that the meeting dealt with ways to enhance cooperation with the IFC to support investment projects in Egypt through various financing tools.
He added that the meeting touched on a review of what was agreed upon at the previous meeting held with IFC officials last January, which dealt with the exchange of visions on the priorities of cooperation and support for the participation of the private sector in achieving sustainable growth, stressing the importance of building on what has been achieved to expand the scope of partnership and intensify cooperation in qualitative projects with concrete economic and social returns.
The minister said that the meeting also included discussing the frameworks of technical cooperation in the context of the World Bank's B-Ready report, noting that Egypt is looking to cooperate with the Foundation in this regard.
El -Khatib stressed that the International Finance Corporation is a key partner in supporting the state's efforts to expand the base of private sector participation, noting that the government welcomes any initiatives that contribute to accelerating the pace of economic growth, providing job opportunities, and contributing to achieving sustainable development.
Diop expressed his appreciation for the existing cooperation with the Egyptian government, noting the organization's readiness to continue providing support for priority projects and enhancing Egypt's role as a regional center to attract investment in the region.