President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi convened a meeting on Wednesday to assess a range of key economic priorities, with particular focus on accelerating efforts to finalize Egypt’s strategic vision for the period following its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, and Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom. Discussions highlighted the importance of developing a comprehensive national economic program aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of economic stability.
President El-Sisi stressed the need to deliver tangible improvements in economic conditions and ensure that economic progress translates into better living standards for citizens. He also emphasized expanding the role of the private sector in driving economic activity, while exploring new growth sectors to support sustainable development.
The president further underscored the importance of diversifying funding sources for development and infrastructure projects, strengthening engagement with regional and international development initiatives, and advancing climate action and the transition toward a green economy.
The meeting reviewed ongoing progress in implementing the government’s economic reform agenda, with a focus on maintaining fiscal discipline and reinforcing financial stability to stimulate investment and private sector expansion.
Officials also reaffirmed the need to sustain momentum across key economic sectors, including production, manufacturing, and exports , through balanced fiscal policies that encourage investment, alongside improving development planning mechanisms to ensure efficient allocation of public investments in line with Egypt Vision 2030.
In addition, discussions covered the continued rollout of the comprehensive health insurance system and progress in the presidential rural development initiative, Haya Karima, which remains a central component of the national investment strategy.
Participants also examined the economic implications of ongoing regional tensions, particularly their impact on supply chains, global trade, financial markets, and essential commodities. Authorities confirmed continued coordination among relevant ministries to preserve market stability and maintain adequate strategic reserves of key goods.
The meeting concluded with a review of proposals aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation through a comprehensive executive program designed to enhance the business environment and accelerate support for startups, as part of broader efforts to generate employment opportunities.