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AfricaMarch 31 2022

Egypt aims to grow role as African and Middle Eastern trade hub

Egypt’s minister of finance, Mohamed Maait, spoke with Alex Irwin-Hunt about the country’s main economic development priorities, as well as efforts to become a regional trading hub following the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area in January 2021.
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Egypt aims to grow role as African and Middle Eastern trade hub

Q: What are the main economic development priorities of the Egyptian government during the coming years?

A: We’re focused on continuing efforts on several fronts, such as ensuring sustainable economic growth, creating jobs and social protection networks, and fiscal consolidation and macroeconomic stability in the context of the International Monetary Fund-supported reform programmes. 

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