Egypt, Thailand explore advancing economic, investment, and trade ties
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa affirmed the Egyptian government’s keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand across various sectors, especially economic, industrial, educational, and cultural fields, noting that the state prioritizes attracting foreign investment by enhancing business competitiveness and offering necessary incentives to support investor expansion. This…
Egypt and Thailand convened on September 13, 2026, to strengthen their economic, investment, and trade ties, expressing mutual eagerness to expand cooperation across various sectors. Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa underscored Egypt's dedication to fostering relationships with Thailand, particularly in economic, industrial, educational, and cultural domains.
He emphasized the nation's commitment to drawing in foreign investment by bolstering business competitiveness and providing incentives to facilitate investor growth.
The discussions focused on upgrading the bilateral relationship and broadening cooperation in economic, investment, parliamentary, and educational arenas, alongside exploring ways to amplify trade volumes and encourage Thai investments. During the meeting, held in Cairo, Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Issa commended the burgeoning momentum in Egypt-Thailand relations, rooted in a history of friendship.
He highlighted Egypt’s strategic advantages as an export hub to Arab, African, and global markets, alongside free trade agreements and recent infrastructure improvements in transport and energy.
His Thai counterpart, Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Lertsak Pattanachaikul, expressed Thailand’s keen interest in deepening ties across trade, investment, education, and parliamentary domains. Pattanachaikul noted the interest of Thai firms in expanding operations in Egypt to capitalize on promising market opportunities and boost bilateral trade.
He also appreciated Egypt’s support for Thai students studying in Egypt, viewing this as a foundation for enhancing cultural and tourism exchanges. Both leaders agreed on the importance of leveraging the current positive momentum to broaden investment, expand trade, and mutually benefit from the strengthened relationship.
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