As part of Egypt’s national strategy to empower the private sector and enhance its contribution to the national economy, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with MSK Partners, a leading government relations firm, organized the first roundtable discussion to support the private sector and increase Egyptian exports and investments. The event brought together prominent business leaders, heads of export councils, and diplomats nominated for positions in Egyptian embassies and missions abroad.

MSK Partners was responsible for organizing the event in full support of Egypt’s economic diplomacy goals. The professionalism and high-level coordination of the event were widely praised by attendees and the Ministry itself. In his remarks, businessman Ayman Abbas commended MSK’s role in building effective communication bridges between the Ministry and private sector leaders, describing the roundtable as the first of its kind in terms of structure and impact.

In his opening speech, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty emphasized the critical role of the private sector as a key partner in achieving Egypt’s economic and developmental goals. He highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging its diplomatic missions worldwide in service of Egypt’s economic interests, including promoting exports and supporting Egyptian companies and investments abroad. The Minister also noted that economic affairs have become a top priority within the Ministry’s strategy, especially in light of global challenges and emerging market opportunities.

Commenting on the event, Senator Sameh El-Sadat, Founder of MSK Partners and a Member of the Egyptian Senate, stated:

“At MSK Partners, we believe the private sector is a true engine for economic growth. Empowering it both locally and globally is a national imperative. Organizing this roundtable reflects our strategic role in strengthening Egypt’s investment climate and fostering constructive dialogue between government institutions and the business community. We are proud of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ confidence in us and of our contribution to shaping a meaningful dialogue that supports exports and expands the global presence of Egyptian companies. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to broadening cooperation and unlocking new international opportunities for Egyptian investments.”

Hesham Moussa, Chairman of MSK Partners, also commented:

“We at MSK Partners are proud of our partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in delivering such a vital and timely event. It reflects a new direction toward activating economic diplomacy. We were committed to organizing a world-class event that aligns with Egypt’s vision and demonstrates our role as a trusted enabler between the private sector and government institutions. Our mission is to continuously support companies in accessing global markets and to provide impactful platforms that drive exports and stimulate investment.”

MSK Partners is one of the leading government relations firms, playing a vital role in facilitating both foreign and domestic investments. The company specializes in empowering local companies to expand globally and in enabling international companies to enter emerging markets. Through its broad expertise and institutional network, MSK Partners helps build effective bridges between the private sector and government entities, offering strategic solutions that strengthen the business environment and support sustainable economic growth in Egypt and the wider region.

At the conclusion of the event, business leaders and export council heads expressed their appreciation for the initiative, commending the fruitful cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and MSK Partners as a successful model for public-private collaboration in supporting Egypt’s economic ambitions and boosting exports globally.