Ahmed Rostom, Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met Chitose Noguchi, the UNDP's Resident Representative in Egypt, to explore joint cooperation in energy, digital transformation, and data systems for sustainable development. The meeting reviewed the government's efforts to address economic and geopolitical challenges. Noguchi expressed appreciation for Egypt's commitment to its reform agenda.
The meeting reviewed the Egyptian government's efforts, led by the Central Crisis Management Committee under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, to address ongoing economic and geopolitical developments. Discussions centered on short- and medium-term measures to sustain development plans amid global uncertainty, including boosting private sector participation, strengthening fiscal discipline, and accelerating comprehensive economic development.
Rostom emphasized that the government is tackling current challenges with clarity and decisiveness, committing to adapt to geopolitical fluctuations to maintain economic momentum. He highlighted proactive steps to improve economic conditions based on recent reforms, expanding the private sector's role in infrastructure financing and entrepreneurship, and developing data systems alongside governance and institutional capacity.
Noguchi voiced the UNDP's appreciation for Egypt's strong commitment to its reform agenda, praising its ability to handle immediate priorities while keeping long-term strategic objectives in focus. She affirmed the programme's key coordinating role in supporting Egyptian ministries, particularly the Ministry of Planning, to strengthen national planning and advance economic and social development programmes.