Advanced Infrastructure and Promising Opportunities Support Private Investment Across Key Sectors

Egypt’s Economy Continues to Demonstrate Resilience in the Face of Shocks and Geopolitical Developments

 

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk affirmed that the government continues to implement a range of investment incentives and tax and customs facilitation measures aimed at increasing the private sector’s contribution to economic activity, reinforcing its role as a key driver of growth and sustainable development.

 

Speaking during an open dialogue with international investors at meetings organized by Standard Chartered and Morgan Stanley in London, Kouchouk reviewed the latest economic and fiscal developments, as well as the reforms being implemented to improve the business environment and enhance the attractiveness of the Egyptian market for investment.

 

The Minister noted that Egypt possesses advanced infrastructure, strong economic fundamentals, and promising investment opportunities across a wide range of vital sectors, providing attractive prospects for private capital and supporting business expansion and growth.

 

Kouchouk emphasized that the Egyptian economy has demonstrated its ability to absorb shocks and address external challenges, benefiting from proactive management and a flexible approach to geopolitical volatility.

 

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to continuing economic and structural reforms and strengthening the path of fiscal discipline in a manner that supports the restoration and continued growth of investor confidence in the Egyptian market.

 

He added that the government remains committed to improving macroeconomic indicators in order to create greater fiscal space that serves both citizens and investors, noting that Egypt achieved positive fiscal results during the first nine months of the current fiscal year through balanced policies that support economic activity.

 

The Minister further stressed that the government has an ambitious vision for debt management based on diversifying financing sources and instruments and expanding access to international capital markets.

 

He added that Egypt looks forward to securing additional low-cost development financing to strengthen its ability to achieve its economic and development objectives.