Speaking at the Egypt–Japan Business Council Forum, Yuichiro Koga, Japan's State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, underscored the pivotal role of the Egyptian economy in shaping Japanese investment priorities across multiple sectors. He opened his address by expressing appreciation for Egypt's active role on various fronts, both domestically and internationally. Koga noted the remarkable progress achieved by the Egyptian economy in recent years, emphasising its special significance for Japanese investors. He outlined key areas where Japanese investments are contributing to Egypt's economic development, particularly in industry and energy, while also generating employment opportunities and enhancing local expertise. The Japanese minister also expressed gratitude for Egypt's commitment to deepening cooperation with Japan and fostering stronger partnerships with Japanese companies across a broad range of fields. Beyond the economic sphere, he highlighted the two countries' close collaboration in culture and antiquities, pointing to the successful hosting of several Egyptian archaeological exhibitions in Japan as an example of the strong people-to-people ties underpinning the bilateral relationship.
