The Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development, Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, confirmed that the health sector is a promising area for investment between Egypt and France, on the margin of its participation in Egyptian-French Business Forum Currently held in France, which aims to strengthen economic relations between the two countries and explore new investment opportunities in many areas of common interest.

Abdel Ghaffar – in statements to the Middle East News Agency in Paris – pointed out that there are many areas in the health sector that open up horizons for bilateral cooperation, since the health sector is a promising area for investment between Egypt and France.

He continued, “We are present today at the Egyptian-French Business Forum to invest the opinion of France, through businessmen, in the fields of health in Egypt, as well as in the fields of medicine and vaccines, as which is very good. cooperation between the two countries in the fields of drug manufacturing through large French companies that have been working in Egypt for a long time. “

He said that the Egyptian-French partnership has a long and distinguished history in the field of health, and that France has good knowledge of Egypt’s professional capabilities in terms of doctors and nurses, as many Egyptian doctors worldwide known for their ability. .

He pointed out that “there are also established companies in Egyptian society, so it is easy to encourage the idea of ​​investing in Egypt with the presence of new policies, and we are here today and we hope that by the end of this forum and with the next forum next May in Cairo, there will be many steps from the business people of the two countries in every field. “

He emphasized the importance of investing in the health field, explaining that the Egyptian state is seeing a large population growth, with fertility rates reaching two million people every year. This requires a very large infrastructure, and the health sector is part of this infrastructure, which requires several hospitals and health services, as well as the comprehensive health insurance system on which it works.

The minister explained that the Egyptian state has recently been eager to support external and internal investment as well, through several policy reforms to attract investment. He pointed out that the Egyptian government has been working for several years to adopt new legislation and support policies that encourage investment in several areas, including new and renewable energy, roads , transport, health and infrastructure.

During his speech at the Egyptian-French Business Forum, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to create an appropriate environment that promotes growth and innovation, to ensure the ability of foreign investors to succeed in Egypt. market.

He confirmed the depth of bilateral relations between Egypt and France, which is represented in the joint commitment to face adversity, especially at various challenges such as the Corona pandemic, working together, and participating in the exchange of experiences in the areas of prevention and endemic diseases. This contributes to the general response and resilience against such health crises.

The activities of the Egyptian-French Business Forum started yesterday in the capital of France, Paris, which is organized by the Business France organization in coordination with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones and Chamber of Commerce and Business of France in Egypt, to promote joint investments and attract more French investments to the Egyptian market.

This forum, which continues today in Marseille, is a promising opportunity for both countries Just as it is an opportunity for Egypt to attract more investments to the Egyptian market, France, which is -already a major economic partner in Egypt, seeing this forum. as a means of supporting French companies in their development at an international level.