Egypt, Switzerland launch 2025–2028 cooperation programme

Valued at 60 million Swiss francs, the new cooperation programme, implemented by the SDC, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), focuses on three main pillars: migration, green economic development, and improved governance. It is the fourth such programme since 2012, reinforcing bilateral ties and advancing joint efforts toward sustainable development.

Al-Mashat highlighted that the Egyptian government is keen to expand and diversify cooperation with Switzerland, particularly in supporting private sector development, attracting new Swiss investments, and localizing industry. She emphasized that Egypt’s ongoing economic and structural reforms have improved the business environment, creating new opportunities for bilateral trade and private sector collaboration.

“The Joint Economic Committee and the new cooperation programme reflect our shared commitment to deepening economic ties and paving the way for stronger investment and trade relations,” Al-Mashat said, pointing to the government’s Narrative for Economic Development as a framework for driving productivity and inclusive growth.