M&P Group, a public affairs and strategic communications firm, has expanded its international footprint through a series of strategic partnerships announced during the seventh edition of the Mosaic International Forum for Strategic Affairs – Middle East and Africa Edition, held in Cairo.
Organised in partnership with the International Mosaic Forum, the event brought together policymakers, government affairs professionals, investors, diplomats, and experts from more than 30 countries to discuss the global economic and geopolitical transformations shaping investment opportunities and development strategies.
The forum highlighted Egypt’s growing position as a regional hub for strategic dialogue, international investment, and cross-border cooperation. It also welcomed a delegation from the African Ambassadors Association, reflecting Africa’s increasing prominence in global economic and policy discussions.
The opening session featured remarks from Ambassador Sherif Kamel, Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral Economic Affairs; Mohammad Azfar Ahsan, former Minister of Investment of Pakistan; Ambassador Nwannebuike Ezi Ominyi, Founder of the African Ambassadors Association; Mostafa Moharram, Founder and Chairperson of M&P Group; and Ambassador Sherif El-Badawy, Chief Executive Officer of the group.
In his opening address, El-Badawy said Cairo’s selection as the host city reflected a decade of relationship-building and strategic engagement by M&P Group, underscoring Egypt’s geopolitical importance, regional influence, and extensive network of international partnerships.
Dominik Meier, Co-Founder of the Mosaic Forum, described Cairo as a natural bridge between East and West and between the Global North and South. He noted that M&P Group has established itself as a strategic partner capable of convening influential stakeholders from different regions and sectors.
Speaking during the forum, Ambassador Sherif Kamel emphasised the growing importance of platforms that bring together policymakers, investors, and experts to address strategic challenges amid a rapidly evolving global environment.
He stressed that regional stability remains both a diplomatic and economic imperative for Egypt, given its strategic location at the heart of global trade routes and within a region facing complex security challenges.
Kamel also highlighted Egypt’s ongoing economic reform programme, aimed at enhancing private-sector participation and improving the investment climate. He noted that economic diplomacy has become an increasingly important tool for attracting investment and supporting sustainable economic growth.
Mohammad Azfar Ahsan, former Pakistani Minister of Investment and Chairperson of Nutshell Group, said the world is entering a new phase of regional integration and international cooperation that requires countries to rethink traditional development models.
He argued that the centre of global economic growth is increasingly shifting towards Asia and Africa, describing Africa as “the future of the world” due to its abundant natural resources, youthful demographics, and expanding investment opportunities.
Mostafa Moharram said ongoing global economic transformations are creating a new “mosaic” of emerging economic powers. He noted that Africa has become one of the world’s most promising investment destinations, supported by growing opportunities in manufacturing, industrialisation, and global supply chains.
Moharram stressed that unlocking the continent’s full potential requires stronger collaboration between governments and the private sector, alongside policies that promote industrial development and attract high-value investments.
On the sidelines of the forum, M&P Group announced two major strategic partnerships designed to strengthen its international network and deepen its engagement in global policy and investment ecosystems.
The first initiative, Global Connect, was launched in partnership with Mohammad Azfar Ahsan to foster investment linkages and business cooperation between international markets and the Middle East and Africa. The initiative aims to create new opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers across multiple regions.
The second partnership involved the signing of a memorandum of understanding with IBDL Global Learning Group to introduce professional master’s programmes in public policy across the Middle East and Africa.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Ahmed Darwish, Chairperson of IBDL, Khaled Khallaf, Chief Executive Officer of IBDL, and Mostafa Moharram.
The forum attracted broad diplomatic and international participation, with representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, South Africa, India, Türkiye, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, among other countries.
The event reinforced Cairo’s growing role as a platform for international dialogue and highlighted increasing interest in strengthening economic, investment, and policy cooperation between the Middle East, Africa, and global partners.
