Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib explored ways to enhance economic relations between Egypt and South Africa, according to a statement.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Qahir Dhanani, Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), in Washington, to discuss investment cooperation opportunities.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib outlined the economic reforms implemented by the government regarding monetary, fiscal, and trade policies to boost exports and increase investments, according to a statement.

Egypt intends to double the volume of bilateral trade with Chad, which currently stands at approximately $35 million annually, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said.

Egypt aims to increase tax revenues by 35% annually, while developing a unified platform for collecting non-tax fees, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib stated.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib reviewed Kuwait’s investment plans in Egypt, including doubling the bilateral trade between the two countries

Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade decided to ban the import of refined sugar for commercial purposes for three months, according to its publication in the Official Gazette.

More than 2,800 Chinese companies are operating in Egypt, with investments exceeding $8 billion across various sectors, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib announced.

The volume of trade between Egypt and the Gulf countries reached nearly $14 billion in 2024, compared to $9 billion in 2020, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib noted.

Egypt has successfully implemented the largest urban development and infrastructure program in its history over the past decade, with investments exceeding $550 billion, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address Egypt’s ongoing financial, institutional, and trade reform programs.

The Trade Remedies Sector at the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade held a public hearing for all stakeholders to investigate safeguard measures on hot-rolled steel flat imports.

Egypt's trade policy is seeking to reduce customs clearance time by 75%, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib revealed during a meeting with a delegation from the Shafik Gabr Foundation.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib discussed enhancing trade and investment competitiveness with leaders of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation.

Egypt aims to rank among the top 50 countries worldwide in trade and investment competitiveness indicators within the next two years, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib noted.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib discussed Alcazar Energy’s opportunities to enhance cooperation in the field of renewable energy and reviewed the company's strategy in the Egyptian market and its future projects

The Egypt-Spain Business Forum kicked off in Cairo on 18 September, marking a new milestone in the economic partnership between the two countries, according to a statement.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to discuss ways to enhance the investment climate in Egypt.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib issued three ministerial decisions imposing temporary safeguard tariffs on certain steel products, effective from September 14th.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib discussed Belgian group DEME’s projects and future investments in Egypt.