President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed a delegation of prominent US business leaders at the Egyptian-US Economic Forum in Cairo. Led by Suzanne Clark, CEO and President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and John J. Christmann, Chairman of the US-Egypt Business Council and CEO of Apache Corporation, the delegation met with top Egyptian officials to discuss future collaboration.
The esteemed gathering included Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and several key ministers. President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s eagerness to collaborate with American firms across sectors, highlighting the potential for Egypt to become a pivotal industrial hub for US industries. “We aim to serve not just Egypt, but also as a gateway to the Arab region and the African continent,” El-Sisi stated, underscoring the strategic value of Egypt’s geographical position and its strong ties with African nations.
A key highlight of the meeting was the proposal for an American industrial zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. El-Sisi assured the US delegation of Egypt’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities to American investors, emphasizing the nation’s political and societal stability as a solid foundation for investment.
Suzanne Clark lauded the visit as a testament to the robust strategic alliance between the two nations. She noted the successes of American enterprises like Apache Corporation in Egypt, which have positively contributed to the country’s development.
In exclusive remarks, Clark emphasized, “American companies are not just making profits; they are paving the way for a stronger US-Egypt economic partnership.”
President El-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the success of Apache’s operations in Egypt and welcomed their continued expansion. This meeting signifies a promising chapter in US-Egypt economic relations, with both parties keen on leveraging opportunities for mutual benefit.
