Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk affirmed Egypt's commitment to expanding economic cooperation and exchanging expertise with Turkey to develop fiscal policies that stimulate development in both countries. He emphasized Egypt's keenness to achieve economic integration by strengthening trade, transport and logistics connectivity between the two countries.

During a meeting with Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek on the sidelines of their participation in the Istanbul Economic Forum, Kouchouk highlighted ongoing efforts to exchange expertise in digital transformation, customs and tax administration modernization, and public procurement. 

 

He also stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in human capacity building and institutional development through training programs aligned with international best practices.

Kouchouk pointed to the importance of benefiting from Turkey’s experience in streamlining and simplifying procedures that enhance the competitiveness of the export system, thereby strengthening the Egyptian economy's ability to access global markets.