Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the New El Alamein City to attend the El Alamein - Africa Business Forum. The forum is being held in the presence of several African leaders and officials, as well as representatives of the business community and African and international economic institutions. Upon his arrival, President el-Sisi was received by Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly.

The El Alamein - Africa Business Forum is expected to witness a wide participation of African leaders and officials, in addition to representatives of the business community and African and international economic institutions. The forum aims to enhance economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Egypt and African countries. President el-Sisi is set to deliver a speech at the forum, highlighting Egypt's vision for strengthening economic ties with Africa.

The Egyptian President's attendance at the forum comes in line with Egypt's efforts to strengthen its economic relations with African countries. Egypt has been actively seeking to enhance its economic cooperation with Africa, particularly through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The agreement aims to create a single, large market for African countries, increasing economic integration and cooperation.

The El Alamein - Africa Business Forum is a significant event that brings together African leaders, officials, and business representatives to discuss economic cooperation and investment opportunities. The forum provides a platform for participants to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities, and strengthen economic ties. Egypt's hosting of the forum reflects its commitment to promoting economic cooperation and development in Africa.

Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly also delivered a speech at the welcoming session of the El Alamein - Africa Business Forum. In his speech, he highlighted Egypt's efforts to promote economic cooperation and investment opportunities with African countries. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening economic ties between Egypt and Africa, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and infrastructure development.

The El Alamein - Africa Business Forum is part of Egypt's efforts to promote economic development and cooperation in Africa. The forum is expected to witness the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding between Egyptian and African companies. These agreements aim to enhance economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Egypt and African countries.

President el-Sisi is also set to chair a summit of the founding countries of the African Union's Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The summit aims to discuss the agency's efforts to promote economic development and cooperation in Africa. The agency's work focuses on promoting sustainable development, reducing poverty, and improving living standards in African countries.

Key points

  • President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attends the El Alamein - Africa Business Forum in New El Alamein City.
  • The forum aims to enhance economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Egypt and African countries.
  • President el-Sisi is set to chair a summit of the founding countries of the African Union's Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).

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