Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib discussed doubling the volume of trade between Egypt and Saudi Arabia through mechanisms that would meet the aspirations of both nations

Egypt, in its capacity as chair of the Ministerial Council of Trade Ministers of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has succeeded in reaching African consensus on the long-standing rules of origin for the apparel, textiles, and automotive sectors, following more than four years of negotiations.

REPSS offers a dual benefit of reducing financial costs and mitigating operational risks, two factors critical for the scalability and success of smaller enterprises that form the backbone of Egypt's economy, contributing 43% of its gross domestic product (GDP).

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, met with Kenya’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, as per a statement.

Egypt’s cabinet approved the country’s accession to the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, which falls under the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as per a statement.

Trade exchange between Egypt and the UAE was valued at $5.4 billion during the January-July 2025 period, significantly up by 71% from the same period of 2024, data by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) showed.

Trade volume between Egypt and Pakistan reached approximately $217 million in 2024, including $104 million in Egyptian exports and $113 million in imports from Pakistan

Egypt’s total exports amounted to $45.3 billion in 2024, up 6.5% year-on-year (YoY) from $42.6 billion, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov co-chaired the 15th session of the Egyptian-Russian Joint Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, held in Moscow.

The bilateral trade between Egypt and Greece reached $1.6 billion in 2024, compared to $2 billion in 2023

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib has discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between Egypt and China with the Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang.

The global trade landscape is undergoing seismic shifts as protectionist policies gain momentum, signaling profound implications for globalization and international commerce.

Egypt is looking forward to establishing a fast roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) line between its ports and Croatia's, a move designed to boost trade and logistics between the two countries.

Egypt's external trade dynamics are currently shaped by a complex mix of exports and imports, influencing its economy. With major exports including agri-food products, cotton, and chemicals, while significant imports include wheat and energy, the trade balance reflects both opportunities and challenges.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed the formation of a task force to implement a proposal for balanced trade deals with African countries.

Trade exchange between Egypt and Ireland stood at $448 million during the first 10 months of 2023, up from $428 million in the year-ago period, according to a press release from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.

The Egyptian government is seeking to implement more reforms in fiscal, monetary, and trade policies to create a clear and transparent investment environment, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib announced during a roundtable discussion.

The Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib and the Minister of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia witnessed the signing of a joint cooperation declaration between the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) and NRW Global Business.

Egypt has inaugurated the first trip of the Egyptian-Italian RoRo shipping line, connecting Damietta Port to Trieste, Italy, marking a significant step in enhancing Egypt's role as a regional transportation and logistics hub.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib outlined the state’s efforts to attract investments and enhance the movement of Egypt’s foreign trade in a recent address before the senate general assembly.