Egypt's Ministry of Finance is ramping up engagement with international investors to showcase its vision for tackling economic challenges and sustaining growth. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the government has taken a rapid, proactive approach welcomed by global investors.
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk stated that transparency and frank communication have bolstered confidence in Egypt's policy direction and reform measures. He explained that priorities have been reorganized to support the economy, citizens, and investors, including securing funds for the energy sector, protecting food security, and meeting essential needs.
"Our economy is resilient and moving steadily toward stability, while opening new horizons for investment, manufacturing, production, and exports," Kouchouk said. He added that Egypt provides strong capabilities and opportunities, supported by tax and customs incentives for the business community.
During three meetings—one with Jefferies Financial Group and two with Italian and European investors via video conference organized by Intesa Sanpaolo—Nevine Mansour, the minister's adviser for relations with economic institutions, highlighted Egypt's strong fiscal performance in the first nine months of the fiscal year (July-March). The country achieved a primary surplus of 3.5% of GDP and an overall budget deficit of 5.3%, backed by robust economic activity and rising private sector investment.
Mansour noted that tax facilitations, incentives, and taxpayer partnerships increased voluntary compliance, boosting tax revenues by about 29% without new burdens. She also pointed to a roughly $4bn decline in external debt for budget entities in June 2025 compared to 2023.