Foreign Minister meets with Kenyan Chamber of Commerce to enhance economic partnership

CAIRO — 16 February 2026: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, met on Monday with representatives of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), alongside business leaders and private sector representatives, during his visit to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

Minister Abdelatty noted the African Union Summit's decision for Egypt to host the mid-year coordination summit and organize a business forum on its sidelines. He emphasized that these events represent a significant opportunity to enhance economic cooperation and open new horizons for Kenyan companies to participate in joint projects, thereby supporting the economic partnership between the two countries and strengthening African regional integration.

During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty listened to the Chamber members' visions and proposals for boosting economic and trade cooperation.

He discussed the primary challenges and obstacles facing the development of trade and investment relations, exploring mechanisms to overcome them and advance the Egypt-Kenya economic partnership. He affirmed Egypt's growing interest in deepening trade ties, pointing to the importance of both countries' membership in COMESA and the promising opportunities it offers for increasing intra-regional trade.

In the same context, Minister Abdelatty reviewed the expertise and capabilities of Egyptian companies, particularly in construction and infrastructure, including the development of electricity grids, dam construction, and hydroelectric power generation. He cited the success of Egyptian companies in implementing major projects across the continent, such as the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam in Tanzania.

He also highlighted the significant progress Egypt has made in developing its own infrastructure using national expertise, qualifying it to contribute to ambitious development projects in Kenya. He affirmed Egypt's readiness to dedicate its resources and expertise to supporting development efforts in sister African nations.

The Foreign Minister further pointed to the opportunities offered by Egypt's industrial base to meet the needs of the Kenyan market across several sectors, most notably pharmaceuticals, chemicals, construction materials, food products, and textiles. He highlighted Egypt's pioneering experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and its successful program to combat Hepatitis C, while also expressing readiness to share agricultural expertise and enhance cooperation in agro-processing.

The Foreign Minister concluded by inviting Kenyan business leaders to establish effective partnerships with the Egyptian private sector, noting the Egyptian government's readiness to provide support and information on investment opportunities to all potential investors.