Egypt has been working towards regional trade integration for several years. Regional Integration EffortsIn March, the Worl Bank (WB) approved a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Egypt. Meanwhile, Egypt is also joining hands with its neighbors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to ensure regional integration. This comes as Egypt benefits from its economic and trade regional integration with the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Egypt's efforts towards regional trade integration are driven by economic factors, and the country has been joining several regional agreements and initiatives to address challenges and strengthen its role as a regional trade and investment gateway.