Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held discussions with Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi on 12th August 2026 on measures to strengthen joint efforts aimed at advancing investment opportunities across Egypt’s petroleum and mining sectors.
The talks come as Egypt prepares for the Egypt Mining Forum, scheduled for September 2026. A central focus of the meeting was identifying mechanisms to encourage investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector while also diversifying and maximizing the utilization of natural resources. The discussions highlighted the role of stronger coordination between the relevant authorities in supporting petroleum sector investment and presenting opportunities available across Egypt’s natural resource industries.
Egypt Mining Forum to Highlight Investment Opportunities
The two ministers underlined the importance of promoting the upcoming Egypt Mining Forum, which is scheduled for September 2026 in the New Administrative Capital under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
The event is expected to bring together leaders from the mining sector, investors, and Egyptian and international companies. It will provide a platform for highlighting promising investment opportunities in oil and gas exploration and production to global companies operating in Egypt. Against this backdrop, petroleum sector investment remains an important area of cooperation as Egypt seeks to present its available opportunities to investors and companies.
Regional Cooperation and Technology to Support the Energy Sector
Minister Abdelatty also emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation with regional and international partners in the energy sector. Such cooperation, he said, will contribute to consolidating Egypt’s position as a regional hub. Egypt aims to facilitate energy trading and development by leveraging its strategic geographic location, advanced infrastructure, logistical capabilities, and specialized facilities.
The Minister also stressed the importance of expanding the exchange of expertise and experiences with energy-producing nations in research, exploration, and production, while employing the latest technologies to explore and utilize natural resources. These efforts, he noted, will enhance the competitiveness of the sector and attract further foreign investment, supporting Egypt’s wider petroleum sector investment objectives.
Ministry Cooperation to Expand Global Opportunities
For his part, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, described the Egypt Mining Forum as an extension of intensive efforts to promote Egypt’s significant mineral wealth and opportunities. He also highlighted the importance of cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting investment opportunities and incentives in the oil, gas, and mining sectors internationally through the Ministry’s diligent diplomatic efforts.
According to Badawi, these initiatives also support petroleum sector companies specializing in project implementation, maintenance, and infrastructure development, allowing them to expand into new markets outside Egypt.
