Egypt's ministry of investment and foreign trade held the first meeting of its Qatari Investment Follow-up Committee on Monday, aiming to strengthen bilateral investment cooperation. The session, chaired by Deputy Minister Ghada Nour, brought together representatives from government bodies involved in economic and investment coordination with Qatar. The committee will focus on expanding existing Qatari projects in Egypt, attracting new investments, addressing obstacles for investors, and activating institutional communication channels to ensure effective coordination and mutual economic benefits. Discussions included a proposed work plan to identify integrated investment opportunities for Qatari investors, compile a list of interested Qatari companies through Egypt's commercial office in Doha, and review construction and infrastructure tenders for potential collaboration with Egyptian firms. Officials also explored solutions to challenges affecting Egyptian exports to Qatar. Nour said the committee would support investment partnerships under the directives of Egypt's political leadership, targeting high-quality investments aligned with the country's sustainable development goals. She added that follow-ups on existing projects, expansion efforts, and new cooperation in high value-added sectors would be prioritised, with concrete steps planned to deepen the bilateral partnership through structured institutional mechanisms. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: Y.Yasser
