Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said that Egypt has potentials needed to be a key hub for all Japanese industries and entry point to the markets of the world countries.

At a meeting here with CEO of Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation Takehiko Kakiuchi, President Sisi affirmed Japan's importance as a strategic partner to Egypt, lauding the Japanese company's activities in Egypt.

The president said that there are many opportunities available for Mitsubishi to expand in Egypt, particularly in light of the national projects that the country is implementing, citing the Suez Canal axis project which will include industrial zones and logistical centers. 

During the meeting, the Mitsubishi CEO reviewed the projects that his company is considering to carry out in Egypt during the coming period, including the Underground Metro project, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said. 

Kakiuchi said he will continue consultation and coordination with the Egyptian side in the coming period.