Cairo: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly participated on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the opening of the Egyptian-Gulf Investment and Trade Forum, held in Cairo over two days under the theme 'A Roadmap to Enhancing Egyptian-Gulf Economic Cooperation.' The event brings together senior government officials and leading business figures from Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, reflecting a shared commitment to deepening economic partnership and expanding joint opportunities.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions address the future of cooperation in several key areas. These include broadening trade flows and increasing investment between both sides, as well as reviewing the progress of Egypt's economic reform program and the new prospects it creates for Gulf investors. The forum also highlights successful examples of Gulf investments in the Egyptian market as models for further partnership.
Participants are examining opportunities in strategically important sectors. These include real estate and tourism development, investment in clean and renewable energy sources, and efforts to reinforce regional food security. Additionally, the forum considers financial mechanisms for supporting major development projects and facilitating long-term economic collaboration.
The event is organized through coordinated efforts among the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the GCC General Secretariat, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, the Federation of GCC Chambers, and the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones. This broad institutional involvement demonstrates a strong commitment to structured consultation and collective decision-making.
The forum reflects the longstanding and close relations between Egypt and the Gulf states. It underscores a shared desire to expand strategic cooperation, increase Gulf investment flows into the Egyptian market, and boost the volume of trade exchange. Ultimately, both sides aim to support economic development, enhance regional stability, and create sustainable growth that benefits their societies.