The Egypt-France Business Forum commenced on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the French Senate in Paris, with high-level participation from both countries. Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, and French Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Nationals Abroad, Eléonore Carvau, were among the prominent attendees. The forum, organized by Business France, brings together over 300 decision-makers and economic stakeholders from both nations.
The forum aims to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt and France, with a focus on establishing new partnerships between companies and institutions in both countries. Through panel discussions and business meetings, participants will explore investment opportunities and concrete projects, facilitating communication between public and private sector decision-makers. On the sidelines of the forum, Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh will hold bilateral meetings with representatives of 14 French companies to discuss potential investments in Egypt.
The Egyptian market offers significant opportunities for French companies, given its large population and strategic location as a hub between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. With its position on the Suez Canal, Egypt serves as a regional platform for business and investment. According to Business France, Egypt represents the second-largest consumer market in the Middle East and Africa, providing vast potential for French companies.
The ongoing economic transformations in Egypt, as outlined in the country's Vision 2030, present new prospects for French companies, particularly in infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, technology, and services. Business France highlights that around 4,500 French companies already export products to Egypt, and the current developments open up fresh opportunities for collaboration and investment.
The forum features nine panel discussions focusing on priority sectors, cooperation opportunities, and market entry conditions, as well as targeted business meetings between French and Egyptian companies. The sessions will cover various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, transportation, energy, healthcare, and modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The event allows French and Egyptian economic stakeholders to familiarize themselves with the business environment, exchange experiences, and engage directly with decision-makers. This interaction is expected to convert available opportunities in the Egyptian market into tangible projects and economic partnerships between the two nations.
As the forum continues, participants will explore ways to enhance cooperation and establish new partnerships, ultimately contributing to the growth of economic relations between Egypt and France. With its comprehensive program and high-level participation, the Egypt-France Business Forum is poised to yield significant outcomes for both countries.
Key points
- The forum aims to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt and France.
- Egypt represents the second-largest consumer market in the Middle East and Africa.
- The event features nine panel discussions focusing on priority sectors and cooperation opportunities.
