IMF Says Impact of Middle East War on Egypt’s Economy Remains Relatively Contained

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East on Egypt has remained “relatively limited,” crediting proactive government measures and decisive policy actions for helping shield the country from mounting regional and global pressures.

Speaking during a press conference at the IMF headquarters in Washington, IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack said the indicators monitored by the Fund so far reflect the resilience of the Egyptian economy despite escalating geopolitical tensions across the region.

“What we have observed economically suggests that the impact of the war in the Middle East on Egypt has remained relatively limited,” Kozack said. “This is largely due to the decisive measures and policies implemented by the authorities.”

The IMF official noted that the Fund’s mission currently in Egypt will continue evaluating broader economic developments, while maintaining expectations that the country’s economic growth will remain resilient despite ongoing regional challenges.

Kozack also commented on the recent meeting between IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, describing the discussions as “highly constructive.”

According to the IMF, the talks focused on the global economic consequences of the regional conflict, as well as ways the Fund can continue supporting Egypt’s economic reform agenda amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

Egypt has been navigating a difficult external environment marked by regional instability, fluctuating energy markets, and pressure on trade routes, while pursuing an ambitious reform program backed by the IMF aimed at stabilizing the economy, attracting investment, and boosting long-term growth.