Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, emphasized that Egypt is actively driving African economic integration through clear policies aimed at expanding free trade and boosting joint investments across the continent, aligned with a national vision for sustainable African development.
She made the remarks while delivering a speech on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly at the opening of the first Egypt-Africa Economic Conference, organized by Al-Ahram Foundation as a dynamic platform to address economic challenges and strengthen inter-African cooperation.
Al-Mashat noted that Africa faces significant hurdles, including financing gaps, supply chain disruptions, and climate change, making regional economic collaboration essential for stability and growth.
She stressed that Egypt’s strategy focuses on advancing collective African action and building strong economic blocs capable of adapting to global shifts and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. She described continental integration not as an optional path but as a strategic necessity.
The minister also commended Al-Ahram Foundation for its role in public awareness and shaping developmental discourse, stating that hosting the inaugural Egypt-Africa Economic Conference reaffirms the institution’s renewed national contribution and highlights Egypt’s position as a hub for African cooperation and development.
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Rania Al-Mashat: Egypt Intensifies Efforts to Enhance African Economic Integration and Support Free Trade Among Countries
Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, affirmed that Egypt is leading efforts for African economic integration through clear policies to enhance free trade and increase joint investments among countries, within the framework of a national vision seeking sustainable development for the continent.
This came during her speech on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly at the opening of the first Egyptian–African Economic Conference, organized by Al-Ahram Foundation as a vital platform to confront economic challenges and support cooperation among African countries.
Al-Mashat explained that the African continent faces major challenges including financing, supply chains, and climate change, making economic cooperation among countries urgent and necessary to enhance stability and growth.
The minister confirmed that Egypt’s policy is based on advancing African collective action and creating strong economic blocs capable of interacting with international changes and exploiting available economic opportunities, pointing out that African integration is a strategic necessity, not just a political or economic option.
Al-Mashat emphasized the pivotal role of Al-Ahram Foundation in awareness-raising, shaping public consciousness, and supporting development pathways, considering that holding the first Egyptian–African Economic Conference reflects this renewed national role and confirms Egypt’s importance as a platform for African cooperation and development.