The forum features high-level participation from
governments, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Participants
will discuss innovative strategies to expand Global Gateway investments in
partner countries.
Dr. Al-Mashat’s participation reflects Egypt’s commitment to
strengthening its partnership with the EU and its development institutions. She
aims to expand cooperation in the areas of green transition, development
financing, sustainable infrastructure, and human capital investment, in light
of the strategic relations between both sides. Her participation also coincides
with preparations for the upcoming Egypt–EU Summit scheduled for the end of
October.
The Minister’s agenda includes a wide range of bilateral
meetings and high-level events. She will highlight Egypt’s recent efforts to
enhance macroeconomic stability and advance economic and structural reforms. She
will also take part in several key sessions within the forum’s agenda,
including the official opening session, where the President of the European
Commission will deliver remarks.
Al-Mashat’s schedule also includes bilateral meetings with
senior officials from the EU and representatives of international financial
institutions, including the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the French
Development Agency (AFD). She will also meet with officials from the ministries
of international cooperation in Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and
Slovakia.
She will further participate in specialized thematic
sessions focusing on investment in infrastructure and the green transition. She
will also attend side events bringing together policymakers and experts to
explore opportunities for cooperation between Africa and Europe within the
framework of the Global Gateway initiative.