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Minister’s Message

Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh – Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade

Towards a Competitive & Sustainable Economy


Investment and foreign trade represent a fundamental pillar in the Egyptian state's path toward building a modern, competitive, and sustainable economy, one that is grounded in innovation, production, openness to global markets, and the enhancement of the private sector's role as a key partner in driving growth and development.

Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh


Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade

Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade Tasks

Integration between trade and investment policies

Main Tasks of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade

The ministry is responsible for organizing and developing investment and foreign trade in Egypt, aligning with the integration of Egypt Vision 2030, the government program’s key pillars, and national priorities to ensure economic and social development. It focuses on attracting domestic and foreign investments, creating an attractive investment environment, and promoting Egypt’s foreign trade worldwide to drive economic growth.

Strategic Areas of the Ministry:

  • Developing foreign trade and supporting national exports.
  • Investment and commercial planning and the formulation of national development plans.
  • Promoting investment and Egyptian exports locally and internationally
  • Developing the investment environment and improving the investment climate
  • Updating commercial and investment legislation
  • Strengthening the infrastructure required for the development of foreign trade.
  • Enhancing international cooperation and strategic partnerships
  • Building capacities and qualifying human resources

Affiliated Agencies

An integrated system of specialized bodies to support your investment journey

General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI)

The executive arm of the ministry responsible for facilitating investment procedures and managing free zones.

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Egyptian Commercial Service

Represents Egypt commercially abroad and works to promote Egyptian investment and trade opportunities internationally.

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Foreign Trade Training Center (FTTC)

The Foreign Trade Training Center (FTTC) is a specialized training institution affiliated with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. The Cente...

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The Sovereign Fund of Egypt

The Fund’s mission is to stimulate private-sector investment in the State’s underutilized assets and properties, to optimize their use and maximize th...

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Entities Under the Minister’s Supervision

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Latest news & updates

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The Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade meets with Nissan Egypt officials to discuss the company’s expansion plans and the increase of production and exports.
  • February 17, 2026

The Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade meets with Nissan Egypt officials to discuss the company’s expansion plans and the increase of production and exports.

As part of the efforts of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade to enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian market and attract high-quality investments, Dr. Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with officials of Nissan Egypt to review the company’s current and futur...

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The Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade participates in the opening bell ceremony at the Stock Exchange, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and the Governor of the Central Bank.
  • February 17, 2026

The Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade participates in the opening bell ceremony at the Stock Exchange, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and the Governor of the Central Bank.

Dr. Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, participated today—Tuesday—in the opening bell ceremony at the Egyptian Exchange, on the occasion of the Commercial International Bank (CIB) receiving the “Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Africa 2025” award from the African Securities...

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The Ministries of Investment and Foreign Trade and Planning and Economic Development, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), launch the report on the Review of Foreign Direct Investment Characteristics in Egypt.
  • February 16, 2026

The Ministries of Investment and Foreign Trade and Planning and Economic Development, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), launch the report on the Review of Foreign Direct Investment Characteristics in Egypt.

The Ministries of Investment and Foreign Trade and Planning and Economic Development, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), launched the report entitled “Review of Foreign Direct Investment Characteristics in Egypt,” which focuses on how to maximize...

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