PM lauds historic gov't, people-to-people ties with Japan
The remarks came during a meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with Japanese Minister of State for Economy, Trade, and Industry Koga Yuichiro.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat, Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif, Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority Walid Gamal El Din, Egyptian ambassador to Japan Mohamed Abu Bakr, and the heads of the Egypt-Japan Business Council Ibrahim al-Arabi and John Karubi.
The meeting preceded the Egypt-Japan Business Council Forum in Tokyo.
Madbouly also conveyed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's appreciation for the strong ties between Cairo and Tokyo.
During the meeting, the Japanese minister welcomed Madbouly on his first visit to Japan, noting Tokyo's interest in strengthening cooperation with Cairo in various sectors and reinforcing Japan's role as a reliable partner for Egypt.
He noted several areas for joint collaboration, with particular focus on education, describing it as a key driver of development and progress.
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