The Egyptian Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawy, will make a one-day trip to Amman, Jordan, on Sunday. During the visit, he will meet with the Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Harbashah.
The Egyptian Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawy, will make a one-day trip to Amman, Jordan, on Sunday. During the visit, he will meet with the Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Harbashah.
The main goal of the meeting will be to discuss methods for improving interaction in the gas sector. The parties intend to consider joint efforts by Egypt and Jordan, as well as ways to facilitate integration into the gas industry.
Furthermore, the negotiations will cover strengthening the exchange of experience between the two states. This visit underscores the friendly ties and current coordination between Cairo and Amman, especially in the gas sector, which is a vital area of cooperation for both countries.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdel Atti, and the Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawy, held a briefing for representatives of foreign embassies in Cairo on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The event aimed to present information on investment opportunities and recent changes in Egypt's energy and mining sectors.
Badr Abdel Atti noted that this meeting takes place during a period of escalating problems in global energy markets, caused by regional and international events. He emphasized the critical importance of international cooperation for strengthening energy security and diversifying energy sources.
Furthermore, he presented Egypt's advantages as a regional energy hub, pointing to its favorable strategic location, developed infrastructure, and existing investments in both traditional and renewable energy sources, without forgetting the country's potential in mineral extraction.
For his part, Karim Badawy outlined several measures adopted by the government to increase the attractiveness of the oil, gas, and mining sectors for investors. These measures include providing incentives for exploration and production, updating investment agreements, and ensuring timely settlement with foreign partners.
He also highlighted investment opportunities through the Egypt Upstream Gateway platform, seismic survey programs in various regions, and prospects in the natural gas infrastructure and petrochemical industry. During the meeting, the expansion of cooperation in the energy and mining sectors was also discussed, as well as recent steps taken to improve Egypt's investment climate and simplify the work of foreign companies.
