During the meeting, the Ambassador reviewed Egypt’s economic
developments, including the pillars of the “National Narrative for Economic
Development,” which provide a clear vision for economic policies and private
sector empowerment. He also highlighted Egypt’s priority of attracting more
Japanese investment and proposed the establishment of a Japanese industrial
zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
For his part, JICA’s Senior Vice President affirmed his
appreciation for the strategic partnership with Egypt, outlining the agency’s
financing and investment tools and projects implemented in Egypt, particularly
in renewable energy and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Both sides emphasized their commitment to continued
coordination to support future projects and enhance private sector
participation, thereby contributing to advancing Egyptian-Japanese cooperation.