Sisi, French Finance Minister discuss maximizing France's investments in Egypt

CAIRO – 19 May 2021: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance in boosting bilateral trade relations.

This came as part of the President Sisi’s visit to France, and his meeting with French Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire on the sidelines.

President Sisi reviewed, in this regard, the investment incentives and advantages associated with the developing business climate in Egypt, and the huge investment opportunities for the French business sector in the Egyptian national projects.

Among the projects he mentioned are: the transport, energy, water and health sectors, stressing the importance of localizing the industry and technological transfer in all joint projects with French side.

The meeting witnessed discussions on prospects for maximizing French investments in Egypt, as well as efforts to expand activities of some of the already existing French investments.