Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has voiced strong optimism about the country’s economic prospects, emphasizing that the private sector will play a leading role in driving growth during the coming period.
Speaking at the Cairo Forum 2025, Kouchouk said recent economic reforms have captured investors’ attention and delivered tangible results, reflected in a marked rise in private investment.
“Egypt has become a genuine hub of interest for manufacturing and exports across the Middle East and Africa,” Kouchouk said. “We are increasingly attractive to international partnerships, and as global inflation rates continue to ease, our priority must be to accelerate economic development and create sustainable job opportunities.”
The minister highlighted that several major international companies are expanding operations in Egypt, capitalizing on what he described as the country’s “competitive logistical base.” He also pointed to “strong coordination within the economic group,” stressing that the government operates as a unified system serving national objectives. “We are betting on industry and exports as the engine of growth, while maintaining financial stability,” he added.
Kojok announced that the government is preparing to launch a second package of tax relief measures soon, offering new incentives for both investors and taxpayers. He underlined the government’s commitment to implementing “balanced policies” that sustain economic progress and generate decent employment for Egypt’s youth.
In addition to tax reforms, the minister revealed upcoming customs system facilitations designed to support the business community and stimulate the investment climate. He said Egypt plans to unveil a Debt Reduction and Improvement Strategy for budgetary entities before the end of December 2025, alongside a Medium-Term Tax Strategy by March 2026, to be opened for public dialogue and approval — steps aimed at ensuring transparency and fiscal clarity.
Looking beyond Egypt, Kouchouk called for balanced economic policies across Africa to boost the continent’s competitiveness in global markets. “Africa holds enormous potential to attract investment,” he said. “We must work together to deepen industrial and export capacity for the benefit of our peoples. There are massive funding flows in the East searching for new markets — and we must be present to direct those investments toward Africa’s development.”
As Egypt positions itself at the crossroads of regional trade and investment, the minister’s remarks underscored a consistent message: the government’s reform momentum, coupled with private-sector dynamism, remains central to shaping the nation’s economic trajectory in 2025 and beyond.
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