El-Khatib attributed the investment surge to economic reforms implemented over the last 18 months, which he said have significantly improved macroeconomic indicators and built trust with the business community. The ministers stated that the government aims to establish a “fair competitive environment” that allows the private sector to lead economic growth. Discussions with the EBRD also focused on a comprehensive support package for Egyptian companies, aimed at improving energy efficiency, opening new markets, and encouraging sustainable export growth. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk presented Egypt’s tax reform experience as a successful model for building trust with taxpayers. The meeting also addressed raising targets for foreign direct investment (FDI), with El-Khatib noting that sustained momentum depends on continued structural reforms and the improvement of the overall investment climate.
