Cairo: The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) hosted the fifth session of the Egyptian-Japanese Committee for Investment Promotion and Cooperation, marking a pivotal moment in the economic relations between Egypt and Japan. The meeting, held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Cairo, was led by Hossam Heiba, GAFI's Chief Executive Officer, alongside Japan's Ambassador to Egypt, Fumio Iwai. The session saw the participation of representatives from JETRO, JICA, and prominent companies such as Toyota Tsusho, Nissan Motor Egypt, YKK Egypt, Arab Contractors, Orascom Construction, and El Araby Group.According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions resulted in a mutual agreement to create a roadmap aimed at promoting Egyptian investment opportunities in Japan. This roadmap will include initiatives like media visits, investor delegations, and enhanced cooperation between financial institutions of both nations.Hossam Heiba emphasized Egypt's dedication to attracting Japanese investm ent, underscoring the historical development partnership and Japan's interest in localizing cutting-edge technologies in Egypt. He highlighted that Egypt offers above-average returns and significant opportunities for growth across regional markets.Japanese Ambassador Fumio Iwai shared his proactive approach in engaging over 200 Japanese investors to highlight Egypt's emerging market opportunities. He commended GAFI for its efforts in digitalizing processes and addressing challenges faced by Japanese companies operating in Egypt.During the meeting, Japanese companies provided updates on their expansion plans. Notably, Nissan announced a $276 million investment, while Toyota Tsusho's Aeolus project aims to produce 900 MW of wind power in the Gulf of Suez by 2028. YKK Egypt plans to establish a new factory by 2030. Egyptian firms like Arab Contractors, Orascom Construction, and El Araby Group reiterated their commitment to further collaborations with Japanese partners, including projects like Metro Line 4 an d industrial ventures supported by JICA.