Egypt's Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk is in Washington this week for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank talks, pitching Cairo's recovery and urging support on debt relief and climate financing for developing nations. In a packed schedule that includes meetings with G20 counterparts and executives from top global financial institutions, Minister Kouchouk is discussing the ripple effects of global economic shifts on trade, investment flows, and development in emerging and African economies. The Egyptian minister is advocating for more fiscal space for developing nations, stressing the need for increased resources to support sustainable development and climate resilience, a statement by the ministry said on Tuesday. The talks come amid growing concerns about debt sustainability in low- and middle-income countries. He is also briefing partners on Egypt's fiscal policy roadmap, highlighting a noticeable uptick in key macroeconomic indicators and underlining Cairo's commitment to structural reforms. Egypt is positioning itself as a regional investment hub, with a growing role for the private sector across key industries. Minister Kouchouk's participation aims to boost Egypt's global economic engagement and strengthen cooperation with international partners amid ongoing challenges in the global financial landscape. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English