Egypt pitches investment ties to Turkish businesses at Istanbul forum

Egypt's finance minister and Cairo Chamber head promoted investment cooperation with Turkish businesses at the Istanbul Economic Forum, held October 8–9.

• The Istanbul Economic Forum convened October 8–9, attended by Finance Minister Ahmed Kojak and Cairo Chamber chief Ayman El-Ashari, alongside 16 central bank governors.
• Kojak told Turkish investors the economy is improving and invited companies to explore Egyptian opportunities, citing tax and customs incentives and structural reforms.
• El-Ashari said Turkish investments in Egypt exceed $3 billion and provide over 100,000 jobs.
• El-Ashari said bilateral trade rose to $6.8 billion in 2025 from $6.6 billion in 2024, and confirmed Egypt will join the upcoming Turkish-Arab business summit.