The talks focused on leveraging Egypt’s recent structural reforms and improved economic indicators to attract further Japanese investment across various sectors.
Ambassador El-Etreby highlighted Egypt's competitive
investment incentives, urging Marubeni to diversify its portfolio. Both parties
emphasized Egypt’s strategic position as a "gateway" to African,
Arab, and European markets, facilitated by the country's extensive network of
free trade agreements.
Marubeni, which has operated in Egypt since 1957, currently
manages diverse activities in trade, energy, and industry. Omoto reaffirmed the
company’s interest in exploring new opportunities that serve both the Egyptian
domestic market and regional export hubs.
The two sides agreed to maintain close coordination to accelerate economic cooperation and push investment into new sectors.