Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid held talks with representatives of Morgan Stanley to discuss strengthening cooperation in capital markets, international offerings, and innovative financing instruments, according to a statement.

On the sidelines of the B20 USA 2026 Summit in Washington, D.C., both sides also explored leveraging Morgan Stanley’s expertise to drive investment growth, diversify financing sources, and expand private sector participation in the Egyptian economy.

During the meeting, Farid highlighted the importance of building on the expertise of international financial institutions to develop innovative financing solutions backed by future cash flows, particularly in the oil, gas, and tourism sectors. Such mechanisms would help diversify funding channels and optimize the use of foreign currency resources.

Moreover, talks addressed opportunities for cooperation in restructuring the financial and investment frameworks of state-owned enterprises, improving asset management efficiency, and maximizing returns.  

These efforts align with the government’s broader strategy to increase private sector participation and deepen capital markets, Farid added.

For their part, Morgan Stanley representatives expressed interest in exploring the proposed areas of cooperation, noting that they would prepare technical and financial proposals in coordination with the relevant Egyptian authorities in the coming period.