AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEgypt’s Debt and Reform Push: Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk says Egypt posted a 3.5% primary surplus and cut the budget deficit to 5.2% (July–March), while continuing efforts to put public debt on a downward path. External Financing Watch: Egypt’s external debt edged up to $163.9bn in Q2 FY2025/26, with long-term obligations rising as authorities manage refinancing risk. Japan Bond Plan: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says Egypt is finalising steps for a $500m-equivalent yen-denominated “Samurai” bond sale, supported by the AfDB. Diplomacy on AI and Water: Abdelatty met UN University’s rector on AI governance and discussed water cooperation with Japan’s UN water envoy, stressing Egypt’s water scarcity strategy. Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas-linked talks on the next phase of the US-brokered ceasefire hit deadlock. Regional Security Fallout: Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks on its main airport, with flights disrupted then resumed via Terminal 4; Egypt also voiced condemnation. Human Rights Spotlight: Egypt sentenced activist-poet Ahmed Douma to prison with labour over “fake news,” drawing rights-group criticism. World Cup Logistics for Egypt: Egypt’s national team will hold an open training session in Spokane with limited, lottery-based tickets ahead of the tournament.
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