Malaysia - Egypt set to forge strategic partnership as trade surges 74.7%
MALAYSIA and Egypt are set to elevate their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi’s state visit, as trade between the two countries rose 74.7% to RM3.49 billion in the first eight months of 2026...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi is set to pay his first state visit to Malaysia since taking office in 2014, as bilateral trade between the two nations surges 74.7% to RM3.49 billion in the first eight months of 2026. Al Sisi will be in Malaysia from October 9 to 10 at the invitation of King Ibrahim, in his first official visit to the country since assuming power in June 2014.
The Egyptian leader will be accompanied by Cabinet ministers and senior officials. The visit aims to bolster cooperation, with both presidents meeting to review bilateral ties and regional issues. Egypt holds the 11th position among Africa's trading partners to Malaysia, with trade valued at RM3.08 billion in 2025. Malaysia exported RM2.55 billion in goods to Egypt and imported RM530 million.
The trade volume between the countries rose to RM3.49 billion from January to August 2026, marking a significant 74.7% increase.
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