Egyptian
Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir said the government is interested in
increasing national exports to various foreign markets by developing industries
and attracting more foreign investments.
He provides all
support especially in industrial and service sectors and investment incentives
that would enhance the empowerment of the private sector.
The government
is keen on providing all forms of support necessary to enhance the access of Egyptian
exports to foreign markets, he said.
The Minister of
Trade and Industry said during launch of export management certification
program in Egypt funded by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID).
He pointed out to
the keenness of the Ministry of Trade and Industry to provide all necessary
forms of support to enhance the access of Egyptian exports to foreign markets.
He explained
that the Ministry continues, in this regard, to overcome obstacles to
investment and enhance industrial production through a package of measures,
including the continuation of executive procedures for the national strategy
for industry and improving trade, with the aim of increasing Egyptian petroleum
and non-petroleum exports to USD 145 billion annually over the next six years.
Source: Egyptian
Gazette