Egypt, US Officials Convene in Washington to Deepen Economic, Investment Cooperation

Egypt’s Ambassador to the United States Moataz Zahran hosted a high-level Egyptian-American working session aimed at boosting economic coordination and expanding investment partnerships between the two countries.

The meeting brought together senior Egyptian officials, including Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, and Deputy Foreign Minister for International Cooperation Sahar El-Ahdal. They were joined by leadership from key U.S. financing institutions, notably the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.

Discussions focused on strengthening existing cooperation frameworks, particularly in financing development projects, facilitating access to funding tools, and enhancing private sector participation in strategic sectors. Both sides explored ways to build on the long-standing Egyptian-American partnership and expand it into new areas of mutual economic interest.

Egyptian officials outlined a series of fiscal and economic measures implemented to mitigate the impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their global repercussions. These steps include reforms aimed at improving the investment climate, streamlining business procedures, and reinforcing the role of the private sector as a key engine of growth.

The delegation also emphasized Egypt’s commitment to attracting high-quality U.S. investments aligned with national development priorities, with a focus on sustainable growth and job creation.

Participants underscored the importance of continued coordination with U.S. institutions such as EXIM and DFC to identify new opportunities for collaboration across short-, medium-, and long-term development projects. The goal, officials said, is to maximize the use of available financing and development tools while keeping pace with the growing momentum in bilateral relations.

The session reflected a shared commitment to intensifying engagement with financial institutions and American companies, reinforcing economic ties, and unlocking new avenues for cooperation in priority sectors.