CAIRO – 28 May 2025: Egypt will issue a new Investment Guarantee Mechanism in June 2025, in partnership with the European Union, offering guarantees worth €1.8 billion, according to Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation.
Speaking at the Egypt-Sweden Business Forum, Al-Mashat explained that the initiative is designed to attract private capital and channel impact investments into key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, digital transformation, water, agriculture, and climate adaptation.
The guarantees are expected to unlock further financing from European and global development banks, bolstering Egypt’s investment climate and expanding private sector opportunities—particularly for Swedish enterprises.
Al-Mashat also outlined recent economic reforms undertaken since March 2024, aimed at reinforcing macroeconomic stability, improving the business environment, and driving sustainable growth. These reforms have led to a strategic pivot toward non-oil manufacturing industries, with a notable rise in private investments even as public investment spending has decreased.
Additionally, she underscored the importance of encouraging more direct investment from Swedish companies and strengthening technical cooperation through Egypt’s “NWFE” platform.
Al-Mashat further noted Egypt’s proactive engagement with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to ensure its exports remain competitive while supporting the global shift toward lower emissions and green growth.
Wed, May. 28, 2025
