Investment minister, Swiss ambassador discuss deepening economic, investment ties

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Switzerland’s Ambassador to Cairo, Andreas Baum, and his accompanying delegation to explore ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The meeting also reviewed recent developments in Egypt’s business climate and economic reform agenda, as well as preparations for the Egyptian-Swiss Economic Forum scheduled to be held later this month in Cairo.

During the talks, El-Khatib outlined recent advances in Egypt’s monetary, fiscal, and trade policies aimed at reinforcing macroeconomic stability, enhancing the investment environment, and boosting business confidence. He noted that these measures are expected to support higher inflows of foreign direct investment and promote growth in external trade.

The minister explained that the government is implementing a comprehensive structural reform program focused on modernizing legislative and regulatory frameworks, upgrading infrastructure, and accelerating digital transformation. These reforms, he said, are guided by clear performance indicators to ensure equal opportunities across sectors and strengthen the economy’s foundations for sustainable growth.

El-Khatib highlighted digital transformation as a cornerstone of the reform agenda, underscoring Egypt’s growing competitiveness as an investment destination, supported by its strategic location, large market potential, and ongoing economic reforms.