Japanese Amb.: Egypt necessary to link Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe

Japanese Ambassador to Cairo Masaki Noke said that Egypt is necessary to link Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Noke added that Egypt has become a more important country now because Japan is now promoting the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)" initiative.

The Japanese ambassador explained that it is important to highlight that the current administration in Egypt has put alot of emphasis on improving the infrastructure in a relatively short period of time. He added that this lead to alot of investment opportunities which focus on Egypt being the gateway to Africa.

He went on saying that the Chinese Silk Road, Russian-African Summit and now Japan will all cement Egypt's future role as a Trade and Logistical Hub, which will have immense Economic benefits.