Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is set to kick off a busy day of diplomatic engagements in El Alamein City, Egypt, on October 3, 2026. He will officially open the El Alamein - Africa Business Forum, which has drawn a significant number of African leaders, officials, and representatives from the business community and international economic institutions. The forum aims to foster economic growth and cooperation across the continent.
In addition to the business forum, President El-Sisi will chair a summit of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) founding member states. The meeting, co-chaired with Angolan President and chair of the agency's steering committee, will be attended by heads of state and representatives from founding member countries, including Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. Burundian President and current African Union chair will also be in attendance.
According to Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shinawy, President El-Sisi will participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordinating Meeting in El Alamein City on October 4. The meeting will bring together several African leaders and heads of regional economic communities. As the host country's leader, President El-Sisi is scheduled to deliver both the opening and closing addresses.
On the sidelines of the meetings, President El-Sisi will hold multiple bilateral and multilateral talks with African leaders and officials. The discussions will focus on enhancing African cooperation and advancing development and integration efforts across the continent. Egypt, under President El-Sisi's leadership, is playing a pivotal role in promoting African unity and cooperation.
The El Alamein - Africa Business Forum serves as a platform for fostering economic partnerships and exploring investment opportunities in Africa. With the participation of prominent African leaders and business representatives, the forum is expected to yield significant outcomes in terms of economic cooperation and development.
Egypt's hosting of these high-profile meetings underscores the country's commitment to African solidarity and development. By bringing together key stakeholders, Egypt aims to contribute to the continent's growth and prosperity. President El-Sisi's engagements in El Alamein City reflect Egypt's proactive approach to regional and continental issues.
The meetings in El Alamein City will provide a valuable opportunity for President El-Sisi to engage with his African counterparts and discuss pressing regional issues. As Egypt continues to play a leading role in African affairs, the outcomes of these meetings are expected to have a lasting impact on the continent's development trajectory.
Key points
- President El-Sisi chairs AUDA-NEPAD summit to advance African development
- El Alamein - Africa Business Forum aims to boost economic cooperation
- Egypt hosts high-profile meetings to promote African unity and cooperation
