Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, participated virtually. The event saw broad attendance from prominent members of the Japanese business community, including companies interested in or already present in Egypt, as well as leaders from key government economic institutions like JICA and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
Minister Al-Mashat provided a comprehensive overview of
Egypt's national narrative for economic development, highlighting significant economic
progress and improved macroeconomic indicators that demonstrate the economy's
resilience.
She stressed the importance of the existing development
partnership with Japan and called on Japanese companies to expand their
investments in promising sectors: infrastructure, new and renewable energy, and
export industries.
Ambassador Ragy El-Etreby emphasized that the Japanese
business community should capitalize on investment opportunities and incentives
in Egypt, including the proposal to establish a Japanese industrial zone in the
Suez Canal Economic Zone to serve as a platform for Japanese industries
reaching regional and international markets.
The conference featured an interactive discussion between the Minister and participants, which highlighted the growing interest of the Japanese business community and financing institutions in priority areas like infrastructure and renewable energy. This interest directly supports Egypt's goal of raising productivity and increasing exports.