Egypt's Investment Minister Hassan El-Khatib held talks Tuesday with Bahaa El-Ghannam, CEO of Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation on securing strategic goods and boosting exports, the ministry said in a statement. The discussions focused on coordination between the ministry and the agency in areas including global sourcing of essential products, food security, and sustainable development. The two sides agreed to form a joint working group to fast-track implementation of their initiatives, the statement said. El-Ghannam invited El-Khatib to visit the agency's projects, citing opportunities to attract investment and expand private sector participation. El-Khatib said the government is pursuing a dual-track strategy of improving the investment climate and increasing exports by opening new markets. He praised Future of Egypt's role in key sectors, adding that the ministry's efforts over the past year had contributed to higher investment inflows and export growth. El-Ghannam said the partnership would help enhance local supplies of strategic goods, support food security, and strengthen export competitiveness. He added that Future of Egypt's projects serve as a model for managing resources and improving returns from agricultural and industrial land, in line with state plans to boost exports and achieve self-sufficiency in key commodities. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
