Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Switzerland’s Ambassador to Cairo, Andreas Baum, and his accompanying delegation to explore ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The meeting also reviewed recent developments in Egypt’s business climate and economic reform agenda, as well as preparations for the Egyptian-Swiss Economic Forum scheduled to be held later this month in Cairo. He noted that these measures are expected to support higher inflows of foreign direct investment and promote growth in external trade. The forum aims to showcase investment opportunities, review economic policies, and host sector-focused sessions in areas including industry, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and engineering, helping translate dialogue into tangible, implementable projects. He reaffirmed Swiss companies’ commitment to expanding their investments and strengthening partnerships with the Egyptian private sector.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 12, 2026 17:08 UTC