El-Khatib added that Egypt set a plan to achieve $145 billion in exports, and ensure that 65% of total investments come from the private sector by 2030.
Heiba added that Egypt’s foreign direct investment (FDI) saw a remarkable surge in 2024, reaching $ 46.6 billion.
El-Khatib also said that one of the key features of the National Industrial Development Strategy through 2027 is the government’s goal to achieve an industrial growth rate of 8% and increase the industry's share of GDP to 20%.
During the press conference, prime minister Madbouly confirmed that the Egyptian government seeks to attract international companies to invest in Egypt.
This emerged as Egypt's largest foreign investment deal, amounting to $35 billion, to develop Ras El Hekma in the North Coast.
