• Dr. Ahmed Rostom:

  • We are targeting a structural shift in growth towards production and exports, and the Egyptian economy grew 5.1% by the end of the last fiscal year.

  • Continuous engagement with financial institutions to draw on their accumulated expertise in supporting the reform process.

  • Innovative long-term financing tools for the private sector and a dedicated pillar to support start-ups.

Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, held an expanded meeting with representatives of major financial institutions and rating agencies in Egypt to review macroeconomic developments and current performance indicators, and to present the outlines of the National Economic Transformation Programme.

The meeting was attended by senior leaders and representatives of international institutions, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad.

Opening the meeting, Dr. Ahmed Rostom said it reflects the government's commitment to continuous communication and the exchange of expertise and views with international financial institutions and credit rating agencies. He said that despite slowing global growth and regional geopolitical tensions, the Egyptian economy has shown notable resilience, with growth of 5.1% by the end of the last fiscal year, 2025/2026, and positive indicators continuing into the current fiscal year.

Dr. Rostom noted that the "National Economic Transformation Programme" was built on existing sectoral strategies, the industrial development strategy and the national employment strategy. He stressed that the programme acts as a growth accelerator and aims to steer the economy away from reliance on consumption towards production, exports and investment, with continued coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank and other ministries to respond immediately to all global changes.

Dr. Rostom also announced that coordination is under way to develop the legal and legislative frameworks for commercial arbitration in order to improve the investment climate and protect investors' rights, adding that the programme also includes comprehensive support for entrepreneurship, start-ups and fast-growing businesses to strengthen their competitiveness.

Dr. Rostom affirmed the continuation of the structural reforms set out in the "State Ownership Policy Document" and the government offerings programme to make room for the private sector to lead growth, alongside expanding innovative long-term financing tools, diversifying funding sources and boosting liquidity to facilitate the expansion of national and private projects, and broadening the tax base electronically.