CAIRO - 16 April 2026: Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development held discussions with senior officials from the World Bank Group on cooperation to support the country’s economic reform programme and strengthen resilience amid regional uncertainty.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington, with participation from Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Foreign Minister, and the Egyptian Ambassador to the United States.
Talks covered developments in Egypt’s reform agenda, the impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions on regional economies, and policy measures being implemented to maintain macroeconomic stability and investor confidence.
Both sides also reviewed different scenarios for dealing with the regional situation, including potential outcomes if tensions ease or persist, and their implications for growth and investment flows.
The Planning Minister said cooperation with the World Bank remains key to supporting Egypt’s development path, highlighting efforts to increase private sector participation in infrastructure projects through innovative financing instruments and risk mitigation guarantees.
He also pointed to the importance of the “productive clusters” initiative in localising industries and creating job opportunities in rural areas under the “Decent Life” programme, shifting toward economic empowerment rather than direct support.
The minister further outlined government efforts to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship through the development of an integrated ecosystem supporting startups and improving access to finance and markets.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of continued coordination to support Egypt’s Vision 2030 and advance sustainable economic development.
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