Egypt’s PM discuss ways of industrial integration with Jordan, UAE

CAIRO – 16 May 2022: Egypt is discussing ways of achieving integration with the UAE and Jordan in industries based on investing in the competitive advantages of each country, said the Egyptian cabinet in a statement on Monday.

Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli held a meeting with Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Neven el Gamea; head of the Industrial Modernization Center Mohamed Abdel-Karim; Advisor to the Minister of Trade and Industry for Institutional Communication Hatem Al-Ashry. The meeting tackled opportunities to enhance joint cooperation between Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan in the industrial sector.

Madbouli said that the leaders of the three countries are keen to push forward the tripartite cooperation to achieve integration in various sectors, for the benefit of the peoples of those countries.

The meeting discussed the availability of raw materials, human and technological capabilities, a stimulating business environment, the consumer market, and the ability to access neighboring markets to achieve "integration" for the three countries.

On 24 April 2022, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received Jordanian King Abdullah II, and current President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to an Egyptian presidential statement.

“The President confirmed that Egypt looked forward to enhancing cooperation with Jordan and the UAE, advancing towards broad horizons of a strategic partnership that establishes extended relations and achieves common interests, ultimately promoting joint Arab action, particularly in light of the great challenges in the region and the economic and social crises resulting from the multiple regional and international developments,” the statement read.