Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk affirmed on Sunday Egypt’s commitment to continuing economic and fiscal reforms to strengthen national resilience, macroeconomic stability, and sustainable growth.
He noted that previously implemented structural measures have enabled the efficient management of public finances while effectively containing potential fiscal risks.
Speaking at a panel discussion during the Egypt Forum 2026, the minister said to scale up foreign investment inflows and expand private sector partnerships, the government is collaborating closely with international financial institutions.
A central priority involves diversifying funding instruments to engage a broader spectrum of investors, particularly those interested in long-term bonds.
Furthermore, Minister Kouchouk highlighted debt-for-investment swaps as a vital mechanism to ease financing burdens and channel capital directly toward national development priorities.
Building on Egypt’s successful track record in issuing green bonds, the ministry intends to scale up its deployment of sustainable financing instruments.
Addressing global economic pressures, Minister Kouchouk warned that market volatility and declining capital inflows exacerbate debt risks for emerging economies.
He declared the global financial system inequitable, stressing that developing nations must secure a meaningful voice in international policymaking.
In line with this vision, Egypt supports emerging economies’ efforts to build a fair global tax architecture that enhances domestic revenue collection.
Additionally, the state has also established a dedicated forum for emerging and developing borrowing nations to share technical expertise, align diplomatic positions, and champion systemic global reforms.
To mitigate currency volatility, Minister Kouchouk called on multilateral development banks and international financial institutions to supply credit directly in local currencies to emerging markets.
