President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has directed that all programmes under the National Industrial Strategy 2026–2030 be implemented according to clearly defined timetables, and stressed that faster execution is essential to achieving the strategy’s objectives and strengthening Egypt’s industrial competitiveness.
The president also emphasised the need to deepen Egypt’s integration into global production chains to reinforce the country’s position as a regional industrial hub with greater access to international markets.
The directives were issued during a meeting with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, Presidency Spokesman Mohamed el-Shennawy said.
According to the spokesman, President Sisi highlighted the strategic importance of expanding local manufacturing and accelerating the localisation of priority industries, particularly the automotive sector.
The Egyptian leader also called for intensified efforts to localise the production of vehicles and automotive components, describing the industry as a key pillar for attracting investment, transferring advanced technology and building a competitive industrial base.
The president stressed the importance of expanding electric vehicle production to support Egypt’s transition to a green economy.
Sisi further underlined the need to implement the roadmap for deepening the localisation of the steel industry and expanding industries that supply heavy manufacturing.
Boosting domestic supply chains and reducing dependence on imports would increase the added value of the national economy and enhance industrial resilience, he said.
The president also stressed the importance of strengthening Egypt’s industrial partnerships across Africa by capitalising on opportunities in African markets and advancing regional industrial integration.
He said deeper industrial co-operation would help increase intra-African trade while maximising the value of the continent’s resources.
The meeting reviewed progress in implementing the National Industrial Strategy 2026–2030, along with updates on industrial projects, industrial zones and initiatives to support sustainable industrial growth, El Shennawy said.
Hashem said the ministry’s Vision 2030 aims to increase non-oil exports to US$100 billion through a comprehensive industrial strategy developed in partnership with the private sector.
The strategy includes an industrial map, the Productive Village Initiative, support for distressed factories, legislative and regulatory reforms, institutional development within the Ministry of Industry, supplier development and programmes to expand small and medium-sized enterprises.
The minister said the strategy focuses on seven priority sectors: ready-made garments, textiles, food processing, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, and the production of electrical, engineering and electronic equipment.
He also reviewed plans to expand local manufacturing and facilitate the transfer of automotive technology, reaffirming that the government continues to implement policies aimed at establishing Egypt as a regional hub for automotive manufacturing.
In this context, he highlighted the National Automotive Industry Development Programme as a key framework for attracting leading international manufacturers.
The meeting also reviewed progress in developing industrial zones and streamlining procedures for establishing industrial projects.
Hashem said the use of renewable energy across the industrial sector has been expanded to improve competitiveness, highlighting the ongoing implementation of the Sun of Industry initiative, which aims to install rooftop solar power systems at around 7,000 factories nationwide.
The minister also reviewed the Egyptian initiative for African industrial integration, saying it is aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and aims to strengthen economic integration by promoting industrial co-operation and sustainable development across the continent.
