Egypt pledges to resolve operational hurdles for French firms to spur $1.56bn investment portfolio
Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid has pledged to streamline regulations and resolve operational hurdles for French businesses during a meeting with the heads of 22 major French companies to discuss expansion plans and boost exports. The
Egypt and France: A Strategic Partnership Forged in Steel, Tested by Crisis
Egypt and France’s decades-long defense partnership has evolved into a strategic alliance focused on regional security, military cooperation, and stability.
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Macron, Al-Sharaa launch strategic partnership as Damascus blasts fail to derail landmark visit
French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Tuesday announced a strategic economic partnership to support Syria’s reconstruction, as twin explosions in Damascus briefly overshadowed Macron’s historic visit but failed to disrupt a programme focused on investment and
Egypt’s Abdelatty signs migration pact with France to tackle economic drivers
Egypt and France signed a declaration of intent on Monday for bilateral cooperation in the field of migration, focusing on addressing the root economic and social causes of irregular movement rather than solely managing borders. Speaking at the signing ceremony,
French heatwave linked to over 2,000 excess deaths in a single week
An exceptional heatwave that struck France in June has resulted in more than 2,000 excess deaths within a single week, the French Public Health Agency announced on Friday in its first preliminary toll, as reported by the Le Parisien newspaper.
Private sector to account for 59% of total investment in FY2026/27: Planning minister
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said on Monday that the government adopted an economic and social development plan for the 2026/27 fiscal year that targets increasing the private sector’s share of total investment to around 59%. Rostom
Egypt signs €300m health financing agreements with France, EU
Egypt has signed new financing and grant agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union, including €300m ($348m) in support of the country’s universal health insurance system and primary healthcare services. The agreements were signed during a
Egypt discusses deepening investment, trade cooperation with France
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, held an extensive meeting with a French diplomatic delegation that included Éric Chevallier, the French Ambassador to Cairo; Pascal Furth, Economic Counsellor and Head of the Economic Department at the French
Kremlin accuses France of ‘piracy’ after navy boards sanctioned Russian oil tanker
The Kremlin on Monday accused France of “international piracy” and warned of retaliatory measures to ensure shipping safety, after President Emmanuel Macron announced the French navy had boarded a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean. In response to
Opinion | A Francophonie of Opportunities: Building Together for the Future
For Romania and Egypt, the Francophonie has never been only about language. It has also been about modernisation and inspiration for a better future. Our countries share many meaningful experiences. Among them, the French language and culture played a significant role in