Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, held a meeting with Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and advance joint economic cooperation in support of sustainable and inclusive development.

 

He noted that Egypt’s fiscal policy priorities are aligned with the government’s broader economic vision, emphasizing the role of the private sector as a key driver of growth, development, and job creation.

 

The Egyptian Minister also reaffirmed confidence in ongoing economic, financial, and tax reforms, pointing to increased private sector engagement, as reflected in a 73 percent rise in private sector investments during the previous fiscal year.

 

The meeting reflected the shared interest of both sides in deepening economic cooperation and strengthening dialogue on issues of mutual interest within multilateral and international economic platforms.