Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has issued Decree No. 3100 of 2026 to reorganize the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. The decree outlines the ministry's objectives and responsibilities in investment, capital market, and foreign trade. It also regulates the affiliated agencies and bodies. The new structure aims to support sustainable economic development and enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy.
The ministry will participate in drawing policies related to investment, foreign trade, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It will also develop executive plans to support sustainable economic development and improve the business environment. The ministry's responsibilities include creating an attractive investment climate, encouraging local and foreign investments, and providing necessary incentives to attract the private sector.
The ministry will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Investment Law and the Companies Law. It will also propose legislation and agreements related to investment and foreign trade. In the capital market, the ministry will promote long-term institutional investment and increase the number of companies listed on the Egyptian stock exchange. This includes state-owned and joint-stock companies to enhance Egypt's presence in global indices.
The ministry will coordinate with relevant government and regulatory agencies, including the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Egyptian Stock Exchange. The goal is to simplify procedures and improve service integration for companies. The ministry will also support entrepreneurship, remove obstacles faced by entrepreneurs, and develop mechanisms for collecting investment data and analyzing financial statements of Egyptian companies.
In foreign trade, the ministry will prepare programs to improve the trade balance, encourage production for export, and regulate imports. It will also take measures to protect the national economy from harmful trade practices. The ministry's responsibilities include promoting Egyptian commercial interests abroad, supervising commercial offices, and participating in trade negotiations.
The ministry will manage global trade databases, organize trade fairs, and participate in international events. It will also develop the use of technology in trade, establish and manage inspection institutions, and grant conformity certificates. The ministry will work on launching regulatory laboratories to support innovation in activities related to foreign trade.
The decree identifies seven agencies and bodies under the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. These include the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, the Egyptian General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences, and the General Authority for Export and Import Control. The decree will take effect from the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has reorganized the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade to support sustainable economic development and enhance the country's economic competitiveness.
- The ministry's new responsibilities include promoting investment, improving the business environment, and developing the capital market.
- The decree aims to simplify procedures and improve service integration for companies, as well as support entrepreneurship and remove obstacles faced by entrepreneurs.
