EU and Egypt Forge €1 Billion Investment Deal at Cairo Conference
The agreement is part of a larger €7.4 billion aid package to support Egypt's economic reforms amid inflation and currency crises.
- European companies have committed €42 billion in investments in Egypt, signing over 20 new deals and MOUs.
- The EU's financial support aims to bolster Egypt's private sector and economic resilience.
- Rights groups criticize the deal, urging the EU to tie financial aid to human rights improvements.
- The funds will target sectors like clean energy, manufacturing, and food security.
- Egypt has also received substantial financial backing from the UAE, IMF, and World Bank this year.