President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in a dedicated Egypt session at the World Economic Forum (WEF), underscoring the country’s economic reforms, investment opportunities, and active role in promoting regional stability. 

 

Upon arrival at the conference hall, El-Sisi was received by WEF Chairman Børge Brende, with whom he held a bilateral meeting before addressing the main session. 

 

Brende highlighted Egypt’s distinguished position in the global economy.

 

During the session, El-Sisi outlined Egypt’s decade-long efforts to maintain national and regional stability. He emphasized that stability is a cornerstone of economic infrastructure and a key factor for attracting investment. 

 

“Egypt’s policy is based on supporting and maintaining stability, not just domestically but also regionally and internationally,” he said, noting that the country has been a stabilizing force during years of unrest in the region since 2011. 

 

El-Sisi detailed the country’s infrastructure achievements, citing a comprehensive network of ports, roads, airports, and energy facilities, alongside major strategic projects such as the Suez Canal Economic Zone. 

 

He highlighted the canal’s global significance, noting that it accounts for approximately 12% of world trade. Despite regional crises over the past two years, Egypt continued canal operations, absorbing direct revenue losses of around $9 billion while ensuring conflict de-escalation and the delivery of humanitarian aid to areas including Gaza. 

 

On the economic reform front, El-Sisi emphasized the legislative and fiscal measures implemented to attract private investment and strengthen the business environment. 

 

He highlighted Egypt’s focus on empowering the private sector through public investment caps, state divestments, and the implementation of the State Ownership Policy and government IPO program. 

 

He also pointed to the country’s free trade agreements with African and Arab markets, which provide investors access to large regional markets. The president stressed opportunities in priority sectors including artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and education, emphasizing that Egypt has invested in preparing its workforce to meet technological and industrial demands. 

 

He noted that Egypt has over 30 million young people enrolled across various stages of education, forming a talent base ready to engage in advanced technologies and digital innovation. 

 

He described this as part of a comprehensive plan to equip Egypt for the future economy and sustainable development goals through 2030. 

 

El-Sisi also underscored Egypt’s commitment to regional non-interference while supporting the restoration of legitimate state institutions in neighboring countries such as Libya, Sudan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia. 

 

He highlighted the positive role Egypt has played in de-escalating conflicts, facilitating humanitarian aid, and restoring stability, reinforcing the country’s image as a responsible regional partner. 

 

On infrastructure and logistics, he noted that Egypt has developed a modern network connecting the Mediterranean and Red Sea ports through advanced road and rail systems, complemented by upgraded airports and energy networks. 

 

He described Egypt’s approach as holistic, integrating economic reform, infrastructure development, and stability to create an environment conducive to long-term investment and growth. 

 

Concluding his session, El-Sisi invited investors and business leaders to take advantage of Egypt’s strategic investment opportunities, highlighting that efforts to support private investment are part of a broader national strategy to ensure economic resilience, sustainable development, and regional leadership.