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Enhanced Cooperation between Egypt and Japan for Industrial Development

Strategic Insights

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Egyptian authorities are strengthening their ties with international partners to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. A recent meeting between Mr. Basel Rahmi, CEO of the Project Development Authority, and Mr. Yu Ebisawa, resident representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Egypt, exemplifies this effort. The two sides explored ways to expand technical cooperation, particularly in the industrial sector, to meet international standards and foster growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Project Development Authority and JICA have been cooperating since 2025, focusing on medium and small projects, especially in the productive and industrial sectors.
  • The current technical cooperation project aims to enhance project competitiveness by providing diverse services for project development, currently focusing on the food industries sector in Minya Governorate and the plastics industry sector in Alexandria Governorate.
  • The two sides have discussed increasing future cooperation to support small and medium-sized enterprises, especially in the industrial sector, with a focus on feeder industries due to their vital role in value chains.
  • Mr. Basel Rahmi emphasized the continuation of cooperation with JICA to benefit from its expertise in supporting productive and industrial projects, aiming to increase and develop production to meet international standards.
  • Dr. Raafat Abbas, Deputy CEO of the authority, attended the meeting, highlighting the authority's commitment to international cooperation.
  • Mr. Yu Ebisawa expressed JICA's readiness to continue and enhance collaboration to contribute to project development and increase productivity.

Statistics:

  • The technical cooperation project between the authority and JICA focuses on supporting the food industries sector in Minya Governorate and the plastics industry sector in Alexandria Governorate.
  • The project aims to enhance project competitiveness by providing diverse services for project development.
  • The meeting between Mr. Basel Rahmi and Mr. Yu Ebisawa was attended by several leaders from both the authority and JICA.
  • The Initiative aligns with the Egyptian state's objectives to reduce imports and decrease dollar spending.

Sources:

  • State Information Service Egypt, "Meeting of Mr. Basel Rahmi, CEO of the Project Development Authority with Mr. Yu Ebisawa, Resident Representative of JICA in Egypt," 27 Jul 2025

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