Kouchouk said Egypt looks forward to expanding the EBRD’s project portfolio in the country, particularly in vital sectors, renewable energy, and export-oriented activities in both goods and services

Davos – January 2026

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, said that Egypt is witnessing positive economic momentum driven by the private sector through increased investment, noting that key sectors including manufacturing industries, telecommunications, information technology, tourism, and exports are showing marked improvement and strong growth.

 

Speaking during his meeting with Mathieu Patrone, Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Kouchouk stressed Egypt’s aspiration for a stronger role by international partners in supporting comprehensive and sustainable development, in line with the priorities and needs of the Egyptian state.

 

The Minister described Egypt’s experience with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as a distinguished and effective model for advancing public-private partnership (PPP) projects, through the provision of technical assistance and concessional financing that supports private sector participation and investment.

 

Kouchouk highlighted that Egypt offers attractive investment opportunities based on a range of incentives and initiatives aimed at facilitating investment and enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy.

 

He added that Egypt’s economic and fiscal policies are designed to support economic activity, with a strong reliance on exports as a key driver of sustainable growth, underscoring the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for private investment and international partnership.

 

The Minister reaffirmed that continued cooperation with development partners such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plays a crucial role note in advancing Egypt’s development agenda and strengthening the contribution of the private sector to economic growth.