Baku:Labor Minister Hassan Radad has expressed his ministry's commitment to providing extensive support to Japanese companies operating in Egypt. This includes addressing challenges faced by investors and facilitating procedures to encourage Japanese investment, boost production, and create more jobs. Radad shared these remarks during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in the New Capital with representatives of Japanese companies and Japanese Ambassador to Egypt Fumio Iwai.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting was part of ongoing efforts to enhance Egyptian-Japanese cooperation in labor, investment, and vocational training. During the discussions, the minister was informed about the challenges Japanese companies encounter, particularly concerning work permits for foreign nationals and issues related to the Labor Law and labor relations. Radad assured that his ministry would address these challenges in coordination with relevant authorities to promote business stability and encourage further expansion of Japanese investments in Egypt.
The ministry has established an Investor Facilitation Unit to strengthen communication with investors, streamline procedures, and address challenges related to labor legislation and regulations. This unit aims to improve the business environment and boost confidence in Egypt's investment climate by coordinating with relevant authorities and promptly responding to investor inquiries.
Radad emphasized the importance of organizing seminars and awareness meetings with Japanese companies to explain Labor Law No. 14 of 2025 and clarify legal rights, duties, and obligations of all parties involved in employment relationships. These efforts are intended to promote stable labor relations, balance workers' rights with employers' interests, and support sustainable investment.
The ministry is also committed to streamlining procedures for foreign work permits, expediting application reviews, and promptly responding to inquiries, ensuring smooth and efficient company operations. Radad praised Japanese companies for their efforts in vocational training and workforce skills development, highlighting the importance of investment in human capital for improving production efficiency and industrial competitiveness.
The ministry is prepared to collaborate with Japanese companies to develop training programs tailored to their needs, drawing on Japanese expertise to train skilled Egyptian workers. This aligns with the State's efforts to create an attractive investment climate and strengthen partnerships with the private sector, following directives from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
The meeting built upon earlier discussions between the labor minister and the Japanese ambassador on expanding cooperation in vocational training and occupational safety and health. Both parties emphasized the need for continued coordination and direct communication to support Japanese companies' operations in Egypt and enhance collaboration in labor, training, and production.