Launch of the Egyptian-German Governmental Negotiations to Strengthen Economic Partnership This Week in Berlin

The preliminary meetings for the Egyptian-German governmental negotiations, aimed at strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries, commenced earlier this week, in the German capital, Berlin. 

These meetings were held at the expert level in preparation for the final negotiations, which will be chaired by H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, and H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development.

 

The Egyptian-German governmental negotiations are taking place in light of the strong economic relations linking the two countries and the mutual keenness to move forward in developing these relations to achieve common interests, particularly within the framework of the comprehensive and strategic Egyptian-European relations. The negotiations are being held with the participation of representatives from numerous national entities.

 

Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, emphasized that the Egyptian-German governmental negotiations reflect the strength and robustness of the relationship and the determination of both the Egyptian and German governments to explore further areas of joint cooperation and build upon the progress achieved over the past years, in order to boost economic, trade, and investment relations between the two countries.

 

Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat is scheduled to hold a number of bilateral meetings in addition to her participation in a number of panel discussions within the negotiation events, where she will meet with Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany. The visit will also witness the signing of a number of cooperation agreements between the two countries.

 

Minister Al-Mashat will also hold a roundtable discussion with a number of German private sector companies to review the most prominent economic developments and positive indicators concerning the Egyptian economy, and to address the government's efforts to create an attractive investment climate and improve the business environment across various sectors.