El-Khatib praised the key national role of chambers of
commerce across Egypt, describing them as an indispensable partner in the
country’s economic development. He also affirmed the state’s continued support
to strengthen their role in serving members and enhancing the competitiveness
of Egyptian exports in global markets.
As part of the visit, the Minister inaugurated a new
commercial registration office of the General Organization for Export and
Import Control (GOEIC) at the Chamber’s headquarters. He stated that the
initiative reflects the government’s approach of delivering services directly
to the business community, with the aim of removing barriers and facilitating
investment procedures.
GOEIC Chairman Essam El-Naggar explained that the new office
is more than just a service point, describing it as a digital window directly
connected to the central database. The office provides fast, secure, and
paperless services, marking a major step in the authority’s digital
transformation plan.
The opening of the office aims to save time and effort for
exporters and importers while simplifying registration procedures, in line with
the government’s commitment to supporting private sector activity.