Expanding Egyptian-Qatari partnerships will strengthen the private sector’s role in economic activity

 

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk affirmed that Egypt is seeking increased Qatari investment to help drive economic growth, create more job opportunities and strengthen investment ties between the two countries.

 

During a meeting with Qatari Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari on the sidelines of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) meetings in Doha, Kouchouk emphasized that expanding Egyptian-Qatari partnerships would strengthen the private sector’s role in economic activity.

 

He highlighted Egypt’s efforts to deepen mutual investment and trade cooperation with Qatar, particularly in the energy and tourism sectors.

The minister stressed Egypt’s keenness to encourage joint ventures between Egyptian and Qatari companies, helping deliver more sustainable economic growth for both countries.

 

Kouchouk also underscored the importance of closer cooperation between the Egyptian and Qatari finance ministries to exchange expertise and strengthen capabilities in fiscal and tax policy.