BRICS leaders convene in Russia for 16th Summit
The 16th BRICS summit kicked off in the Russian city of Kazan on Tuesday with the participation of leaders from 36 countries, including 22 heads of state or government. The three-day event will see discussions on a range of topics,
UNDP, Egypt-Japan Business Council sign agreement to enhance cooperation
Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, has witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Egypt-Japan Business Council and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in the presence of Hiroshi Oka, Japanese Ambassador to Cairo,
Egyptian President Sees BRICS as a Breakthrough for Member Interests
KAZAN — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said he sees the BRICS group as a breakthrough in advancing the interests of all its members, particularly in trade. Al-Sisi made the remarks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Investment Minister discusses automotive industry localization, sector’s challenges
Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, held an extensive meeting with the managing directors of global automotive companies, agents, distributors and dealers, to discuss localizing the automotive industry in Egypt and the challenges facing the sector. This aligns
Putin, Xi stress strength of ties in a meeting on BRICS Summit sidelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the strength of their ties, in a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two leaders emphasized the
Putin, Modi stress importance of BRICS cooperation
KAZAN— Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Tuesday in Kazan, Russia, during the BRICS summit, emphasising the need for important decisions to expand and strengthen cooperation within the bloc. “In Kazan, we must take
BRICS 2024 kicks off in Kazan: Charting path for new members
The BRICS 2024 Summit, which kicked off in the Russian city of Kazan on October 22, is set to be one of the “main events on the global agenda,” according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. With more than 30 countries
Egypt prioritises human development in new vision, says Al-Mashat
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, underscored the critical importance of human development as a key driver of economic growth, emphasising the government’s commitment to this vital sector. Speaking at a high-level roundtable on Population
Egypt holds consultative meeting to discuss national foreign direct investment strategy
Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation hosted a consultative meeting on Tuesday to discuss the draft of the National Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy, prepared in collaboration with the World Bank Group. The meeting, attended by representatives
Suez Canal Bank offers EGP 1.2bn credit facility to Madkour Group
Suez Canal Bank has signed a credit facility agreement worth EGP 1.2bn with Madkour Group. This collaboration aims to expand the bank’s partnership base by offering innovative and flexible financing solutions to various institutions, helping them grow their businesses and