Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh met the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Mene, in Washington to discuss ways to maximize the benefits of the continental trade pact and deepen cooperation, as the country seeks to boost exports and localize industry.
Updated 4/16/2026 3:19:00 PMThe African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement represents a combined gross domestic product (GDP) exceeding $3.4 trillion, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib noted.
Updated 12/14/2025 7:07:00 AMEgypt has leveraged its radical economic reforms, attracting significant inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) despite the global slowdown, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said.
Updated 11/18/2025 1:53:00 PMEgypt launched the 4th Ministerial Retreat of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade, chaired by Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, according to a statement.
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