Farid underscored the state’s commitment to deepening economic ties with the United Kingdom, describing it as one of Egypt’s most important trade and investment partners. He noted that British companies are among the largest foreign investors in the Egyptian market, contributing significantly to job creation, export growth and the transfer of expertise. The Minister said discussions also addressed expanding access for selected Egyptian agricultural exports to the UK market, with the aim of improving the trade balance and enhancing the global competitiveness of Egyptian products. For his part, the British Ambassador reaffirmed his country’s commitment to advancing economic partnership with Egypt, noting that the United Kingdom remains one of the largest foreign investors in the Egyptian market. The meeting also highlighted the importance of activating cooperation with UK Export Finance to support Egyptian companies–particularly in construction and real estate development–in expanding into African markets.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 25, 2026 15:42 UTC