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In alignment with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to bolster economic cooperation, expand joint investments, and empower the private sector, Mr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, held an extensive meeting with a large delegation of prominent Turkish businessmen and investors.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of an official visit by a high-ranking Turkish delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, to Cairo. The session was also attended by key Egyptian industry leaders, including the Head of the General Union of Poultry Producers, heads of specialized agricultural divisions, and the Chairman of the Agricultural Export Council, to discuss comprehensive cooperation and promising partnership opportunities.

Fostering a Competitive Investment Climate

During the meeting, Minister Farouk emphasized the Egyptian state's unwavering commitment to creating an attractive investment climate and removing all obstacles facing local and foreign capital. He highlighted that Egypt's agricultural and poultry production sectors possess substantial competitive advantages and lucrative investment opportunities that directly support sustainable development plans and enhance national food security.

Key Areas of Cooperation and Strategic Proposals

The discussions focused on several strategic avenues to integrate the Egyptian and Turkish markets:

Strategic Focus AreaDetails of Discussion

Private Sector PartnershipsDeveloping robust mechanisms to support joint ventures and partnerships between the Egyptian and Turkish private sectors.

Trade & Supply ChainsEnhancing bilateral trade in agricultural crops, facilitating modern technology transfer, and upgrading supply chains for poultry and livestock production.

Regional Export HubExploring the adoption of Turkey as a central regional hub to export Egyptian poultry and allied products to neighboring European and Asian markets.

"Utilizing Turkey's strategic geographic location and extended supply chains as a regional hub will open new horizons for Egyptian companies, boost the poultry sector's exports, and maximize the added value of local production in international markets," the strategic proposal highlighted.

Upcoming Field Visits

Concluding the talks, both sides agreed to organize a comprehensive field visit for Turkish businessmen and investors in the near future. The itinerary will include inspection tours of Egypt's modern poultry farms, state-of-the-art slaughterhouses, and major agricultural and plant production mega-projects, allowing the delegation to witness the technological advancements and on-ground investment opportunities firsthand.