The meeting focused on exploring ways to expand existing
investment cooperation between Egypt and JBIC, as well as the bank’s support
for Japanese investments in infrastructure and renewable energy projects in
Egypt.
El-Etreby emphasized the Egyptian government’s commitment to
attracting more Japanese investments in line with the strategic partnership
between the two countries. He highlighted Egypt’s unprecedented economic
developments and ongoing structural reforms, which continue to strengthen
investor confidence in the country’s economic performance.
The ambassador also outlined promising investment
opportunities in new and renewable energy, infrastructure, transportation, and
the Suez Canal Economic Zone, positioning it as a regional industrial and
logistics hub.
Hayashi praised the close cooperation with Egypt, affirming
the bank’s commitment to continue supporting development projects and financing
Japanese investments in the Egyptian market, especially in light of Egypt’s
positive economic developments.
He also welcomed the proposal to organize joint promotional
events with the embassy in the coming period to introduce the Japanese business
community to Egypt’s diverse investment opportunities, reflecting the country’s
position as a leading regional hub for investment and sustainable development
in Africa and the Middle East, and as a gateway to multiple regional and
international markets.