Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty said the private sector is one of the main pillars for deepening Egypt’s economic relations with African countries, boosting trade volumes and attracting joint investments. Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with senior businessmen, private sector representatives and executives of Egyptian companies, as part of efforts to strengthen integration between economic diplomacy and the role of the private sector in supporting Egypt’s economic presence across Africa. He praised the participation of Egyptian companies in official visits to African countries, saying such engagement helps seize promising opportunities and implement investment and development projects that generate sustainable economic returns. The minister said the foreign ministry gives top priority to coordination with African governments and institutions to create a more conducive business environment for Egyptian companies. This includes removing procedural and regulatory obstacles and opening communication channels with relevant authorities to improve Egyptian companies’ access to African markets and enhance their competitiveness.

Source: Egypt Independent January 12, 2026 10:41 UTC