24 Japanese Companies Interested in Investing in Egypt’s SCZone

24 Japanese Companies Interested in Investing in Egypt’s SCZone

A total of 24 companies and institutions visited the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to explore renewable energy investment opportunities in various fields, such as engineering industries, facilities, financial services, maritime transport, consulting, and some governmental organizations.

The SCZone met with a business delegation of Japanese companies working in renewable energy, green fuels, and various other industries.

SCZone chairperson Walid Gamaleddine received the delegation led by the Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO).

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Egypt-Japanese Business Council, Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Japanese ambassador in Cairo.

The meeting explored cooperation between JETRO and SCZONE. It also addressed ways to enhance investment in the industrial sectors targeted by SCZONE within its ports and regions and attract Japanese investments.

They discussed cooperation in green energy projects between the two sides and supporting small enterprises and startups.

Executive Vice President of JETRO Kazuya Nakajo explained that Egypt has all the elements to promote the green transition, with its renewable energy sources of solar and wind energy and its infrastructure.

Representatives of Arab Energy, Global Africa, Mediterranean Energy Partners, SCATEC, Maersk, BP, Fortescue, Zero West, ACWA Power, Total Erin Alliance, Enara Group, and