President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has stressed the need to transform the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) into an industrial integration platform that brings together advanced manufacturing capabilities, private-sector expertise, and foreign investment and partnerships.

This effort aims to strengthen integration among the stakeholders involved and help develop the country’s industrial and competitive capabilities.

El-Sisi also directed continued efforts to deepen local manufacturing, localize technology, attract domestic and foreign investment, support national industries, boost exports and expand the production base.

He also directed stronger partnerships with the private sector and an improved business climate.

The directives came during a meeting on Wednesday with AOI Chairman Mohamed Abu Bakr, who briefed the president on the organization’s development strategy.

He outlined plans to expand the manufacturing and technological capabilities of its factories, as well as its activities and projects across the civilian and military sectors.

Abu Bakr presented examples of the organization’s success in localizing advanced manufacturing technologies in new industrial fields, meeting the needs of various industrial sectors in line with international quality standards, and opening new export markets as part of efforts to achieve Egypt Vision 2030.

He also highlighted the AOI’s role in implementing development projects in several African countries.

Abou Bakr further reviewed the organization’s contribution to strategic projects, including those aimed at supporting public transportation, freight transport and light transport systems.

He noted that the AOI is pursuing a strategy of expanding partnerships with the private sector and major international companies while attracting industrial investment.