Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El-Khatib affirmed that Egypt is actively working to simplify trade procedures, facilitate business operations, and advance digitisation to enhance the investment climate.
El-Khatib made his remarks during a business breakfast organised by the Egyptian-Japanese Business Council and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in coordination with Egypt’s commercial office in Tokyo. The event forms part of broader efforts to deepen economic cooperation between Egypt and Japan.
More than 12 senior executives from various industrial sectors and institutions attended the gathering, reflecting Japan’s growing interest in Egypt as a gateway for investment into African markets.
During his address, El-Khatib reviewed Egypt’s economic indicators and outlined key industrial investment opportunities. He highlighted the significant infrastructure investments made over the past decade, which have strengthened trade flows and attracted further foreign investment.
Opening remarks were delivered by Council Secretary-General Katsuya Igarashi and Japanese-side Chairperson Jun Karube.
Discussions at the roundtable explored potential collaboration in infrastructure and renewable energy projects, including wind farms and logistics ports. Participants also discussed opportunities in machinery, energy, and food sectors, alongside plans to manufacture and supply equipment to the Egyptian market.
Further topics included green hydrogen production, export-oriented industrial zones, chemicals, industrial and engineering sectors, smart transportation solutions, specialised manufacturing, and prospects for investment and financing in large-scale infrastructure projects.
