He pointed to the presence of around 200 French companies operating in Egypt, with total investments estimated at approximately $8bn, underscoring France’s prominent role in the Egyptian market. For his part, Chevallier said his discussions with GAFI officials reaffirmed the strength of the economic partnership between Egypt and France. He also stressed the importance of continued cooperation between GAFI and Business France, the agency responsible for promoting French investment and exports. The French Embassy invited GAFI to participate in the French Business Forum, scheduled to take place this year in Paris and Lyon. The event is expected to attract wide participation from government entities and leading French companies, offering a significant platform to promote Egypt as an investment destination and attract new French capital.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 03, 2026 16:35 UTC