Madbouly conveyed President El-Sisi’s greetings to the Japanese government and people, praising Japan’s long-standing partnership with Africa in peace, security, and development, while commending Angola’s leadership of the African Union.
The Prime Minister highlighted Africa’s pressing challenges—armed conflicts, terrorism, climate change, poverty, unemployment, and mounting food and water insecurity—calling for stronger support from international partners, led by Japan, to reinforce national efforts.
He underscored Egypt’s role in post-conflict reconstruction, citing the activation of the Cairo-based Reconstruction Center and expanded cooperation through the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development.
He also announced that Egypt will host the fifth edition of the Aswan Forum this October to address Africa’s most urgent issues under the framework of peace, security, and development, expressing hope for intensified cooperation with Japan.
Madbouly further noted Africa’s ongoing peace efforts in Sudan, Eastern Congo, the Sahel, and Somalia, including the deployment of the AUSSOM mission, in which Egyptian forces will participate.
He highlighted the doubling of African funding for the mission following last month’s Malabo Summit, thanked Japan for its support, and urged the international community to contribute further to the Somali operation.
Concluding his speech, Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, stressing that the time has come not only to condemn Israeli aggression and systematic policies of genocide but also to take decisive steps—including recognition of the State of Palestine—to safeguard the rights and future of the Palestinian people.
Closer ties
On the sidelines of his visit, Egypt and Japan signed 12 agreements and memoranda of understanding spanning education, energy, industry, tourism, and automotive production.
The visit underscored Egypt’s growing partnership with Japan, both bilaterally and through broader African development frameworks.
At TICAD 9, Japan pledged to mobilize $1.5 billion in “impact investments” for African projects in green energy, emissions reduction, and healthcare, supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and private-sector financing.
Launched in 1993, TICAD has become one of the leading platforms for dialogue and cooperation between Japan and Africa.
Co-organized by the Japanese government, the African Union, United Nations agencies, and the World Bank, the conference is held every three years to align African priorities with international support in development, trade, and peacebuilding.
TICAD 9 emphasized sustainable growth, human security, and stronger private-sector partnerships—offering countries like Egypt a chance to highlight their role as gateways for investment into the continent.
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