FM, Sudanese finance minister discuss reconstruction efforts

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to discuss ways to enhance coordination and integration with state institutions and support Egypt’s economic and financial efforts through Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad in line with the state’s economic priorities. Kouchouk also held a meeting with Egyptian ambassadors appointed to head diplomatic missions abroad to review the state’s economic and financial policy priorities, as well as highlight economic reform efforts and opportunities for enhancing cooperation and investment. The meeting also discussed ways for Egyptian embassies to support efforts to promote the Egyptian economy, highlight investment and trade opportunities, and strengthen engagement with international financial institutions and business communities in host countries.

The efforts are aimed at strengthening the role of economic diplomacy, supporting the state’s efforts to attract investment and increase exports, and opening new markets for Egyptian products. The post FM, Finance Minister discuss boosting economic diplomacy appeared first on Egypt Independent. The Ministers discussed cooperation between Egyptian and Sudanese institutions on financial policies, as well as measures to increase trade and investment and remove obstacles affecting bilateral commerce.

Talks also addressed cooperation on rehabilitating Sudan’s infrastructure, particularly roads and transport, as well as the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Abdelatty said that Egypt’s experience and capabilities in these fields could contribute to Sudan’s early recovery and reconstruction. The Egyptian Foreign Minister also briefed Ibrahim on preparations for the first Africa Business Summit, to be held as part of the Alamein Forum for Business in Africa.

He encouraged Sudanese participation, saying the event could provide opportunities for greater economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The meeting also addressed developments in Sudan. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national institutions, while rejecting attempts to divide the country or establish parallel entities.

He called for a Sudanese-led political settlement that preserves the country’s resources and meets the Sudanese people’s aspirations for security and stability. The post FM, Sudanese finance minister discuss reconstruction efforts appeared first on Egypt Independent.