Cairo: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly urged local business leaders and investors to significantly increase their investments within the country, stating that the economic climate is attractive and opportunities are vast. The climate is appealing, and the opportunities are wide and promising," Madbouli told heads of Egypt's export councils and the business community during a meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital (NAC).

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting was attended by Hassan El Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. Madbouly noted that while there is strong interest from foreign investors, local investors must also expand their operations. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government prioritizes the export sector, citing its vital role in achieving economic and development targets.

He affirmed his commitment to continuously monitor export figures and hold regular meetings with export council officials to incentivize the sector and remove any potential obstacles. "We are proud of the continuous increase in Egyptian export indicators and volume," Madbouly said, stressing that the current focus is on accelerating this growth. He highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to create an attractive investment environment for both local and foreign capital.

For his part, the investment minister presented data on Egypt's export performance, referencing the country's trade balance indicators from January through October 2025 compared to the same period over the last 10 years. Khatib said the indicators showed the lowest trade deficit in a decade, alongside the highest non-petroleum exports. The Minister stressed that the improvement resulted from an increase in exports, not a reduction in imports.

He added that the higher export rates were driven by increased investment volumes and more efficient utilization of production capacities, which are the main engines for export growth and trade enhancement, positively contributing to narrowing the trade deficit.