Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met on Wednesday with Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El-Khatib to review the implementation of presidential directives aimed at improving the investment climate and boosting exports. The meeting focused on easing burdens on investors, enhancing Egypt's competitiveness, and attracting more foreign direct investment. Madbouly emphasised the need to simplify investment procedures and approvals, modernise the customs system, and tighten controls on imports and exports. For his part, El-Khatib presented updates on efforts to improve customs clearance processes and increase efficiency at border crossings. He also reviewed the rollout of a unified electronic platform designed to streamline licensing procedures for investors. Moreover, the meeting also discussed steps to reduce customs clearance times and expand cooperation with international partners to maximise the benefits of trade and investment agreements. Officials also reviewed how the government's reform efforts are reflected in Egypt's rankings in international reports on the investment environment. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
