Egyptian Foreign and Finance Ministers Forge Alliance to Strengthen Economic Diplomacy

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to explore strategies for improving coordination between state institutions. The discussion focused on leveraging Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad to bolster the nation's economic and financial initiatives in alignment with national priorities.

During a separate session, Kouchouk briefed newly appointed Egyptian ambassadors on the country's economic policies, ongoing reforms, and avenues for foreign collaboration and investment. The talks emphasized utilizing embassies to promote Egypt's trade sectors, attract international capital, and deepen partnerships with global financial entities and business networks.

These collaborative efforts are designed to elevate economic diplomacy, drive investment growth, expand export volumes, and secure access to new international markets for Egyptian goods.