According to the Egyptian presidency, President El-Sisi made the remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem.
National Industrial Strategy
During the meeting, which reviewed progress in implementing the National Industrial Strategy 2026-2030, Hashem said the ministry's Vision 2030 aims to increase non-oil exports to $100 billion through a comprehensive industrial strategy developed in partnership with the private sector.
He said the strategy includes several key programmes, including the industrial map, the Productive Village Initiative, the revival of distressed factories, legislative and regulatory reforms, institutional development at the ministry, supplier development, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Hashem added that the strategy identifies seven priority industries, including ready-made garments, textiles, food industries, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, and the electrical equipment, engineering, and electronics industries.
El-Sisi directed that each programme under the strategy be implemented according to clearly defined timelines.
He also stressed the importance of integrating Egypt more closely into global value chains to support its ambition of becoming a regional industrial hub with greater access to international markets.
Manufacturing localization
Hashem also reviewed plans to expand local manufacturing and promote technology transfer in the automotive sector.
He said the automotive industry is one of the National Industrial Strategy's priority sectors because of its strong potential to attract investment and advanced technologies.
The minister said the government is continuing to implement policies aimed at positioning Egypt as a regional hub for automotive manufacturing.
He highlighted the National Automotive Industry Development Programme as a key pillar for attracting leading global automotive brands.
El-Sisi stressed the need to accelerate efforts to localize the automotive industry and its components to build a competitive industrial base capable of serving regional and international markets.
He also emphasized the importance of expanding electric vehicle production to support the country's transition to a green economy.
The president also reviewed the executive status of the roadmap for deepening and localizing the steel industry, including the ministry's plan to overcome the challenges facing the sector.
He stressed the importance of expanding the localization of feeder industries for heavy industry, saying they are essential to strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the added value of the national economy.
Industrial projects
According to the presidency, the meeting also touched on the progress in industrial projects and zones, which constitute the cornerstone for strengthening and advancing industrial production.
Hashem explained that the procedures for establishing industrial projects have been updated, as well as the expansion of renewable energy use in the industrial sector, to enhance the competitiveness of the national industry.
He pointed out that work is currently underway to implement the “Sun of Industry” initiative, which aims to install solar power stations on the rooftops of about 7,000 factories across various governorates.
El-Sisi stressed the need to fully implement the plans according to their timelines and highlighted the importance of digitalization.
He also underscored the need to strengthen vocational training and take all necessary measures to encourage industries.
African integration
Hashem also reviewed the Egyptian Initiative for African Industrial Integration, saying it is aligned with Africa's Agenda 2063 and aims to strengthen economic integration across the continent.
Meanwhile, El-Sisi stressed the importance of making better use of opportunities in African markets and strengthening strategic partnerships.
He added that regional industrial integration with African nations is a key driver of intra-African trade and would help increase the added value of the continent's resources.
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