As Part of the 18th Session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Committee: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Discusses with Tunisian Counterpart the Exchange of Expertise in Planning, Development Strategies, and Joint Coordination at International Forums

As Part of the 18th Session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Committee: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Discusses with Tunisian Counterpart the Exchange of Expertise in Planning, Development Strategies, and Joint Coordination at International Forums

 

Dr. Rania Al-Mashat: “We are working to finalize the executive regulations for the General State Planning Law and begin preparing the medium-term economic and social development plan starting in the 2026/2027 fiscal year.”

 

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Mr. Samir Abdel Hafiz, Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning, on the sidelines of the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee, held in Cairo from September 8–11, 2025.

The meeting focused on strengthening joint cooperation between Egypt and Tunisia and exploring opportunities for exchanging expertise within the mandates of the two ministries.

H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat welcomed the Tunisian Minister, affirming Egypt’s commitment, under the leadership of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi—to continuously advance relations with sisterly Tunisia. She emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation by focusing on areas that serve the interests of both nations, increasing joint investments, and boosting trade exchange.

Dr. Al-Mashat highlighted the significance of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Committee, one of the oldest and most regular joint Arab committees, reflecting both countries’ commitment to coordination and cooperation across various levels.

She further stressed that the frequent meetings between H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and H.E. President Kais Saied, whether through official visits or on the sidelines of international and regional forums, underscores the depth of bilateral ties at both official and popular levels. These engagements also reaffirm a shared determination to strengthen economic cooperation, expand trade, and encourage intra-regional investment.

During the meeting, the two ministers explored opportunities to exchange expertise between their respective planning ministries. Dr. Al-Mashat outlined the key priorities of her ministry, including the preparation of the annual economic and social development plan. She highlighted ongoing state efforts to govern public investment as a primary tool for curbing inflation, reducing debt, and creating space for greater private sector participation.

She added that the General State Planning Law, approved in 2022, is now in the final stages of its executive regulations. This law strengthens regional planning policies and establishes an integrated system for development planning, implementation monitoring, and results evaluation at the national, regional, local, and sectoral levels. Under the law, the preparation of Egypt’s economic and social development plan will cover a three-year period within a medium-term budget framework, beginning in fiscal year 2026/2027.

Dr. Al-Mashat also presented the key pillars of “Egypt’s Narrative for Economic Development: Reforms for Growth, Jobs & Resilience”, a comprehensive framework integrating the government’s action plan for 2024/2025–2026/2027 with Egypt’s Vision 2030. This framework responds to rapid regional and global developments by promoting an economic model based on macroeconomic stability, focusing on productive sectors with strong export potential, leveraging Egypt’s modern infrastructure, and redefining the state’s role in the economy to enhance competitiveness and boost private sector participation, continuing the path of economic reform.

For his part, the Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning expressed appreciation for Dr. Al-Mashat’s role and her effective participation in international forums. He emphasized Tunisia’s keenness to strengthen mechanisms for exchanging expertise with Egypt in preparing development policies and strategies, addressing shared economic challenges, and coordinating positions in international forums, particularly on issues of global concern that directly affect developing countries and emerging economies.