The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) led a 27-member delegation to Egypt on 21 September 2025, coinciding with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s state visit. The mission, part of the Overseas Market Workshop, aimed to deepen Singapore’s business ties with Egypt, a key gateway to the Middle East and Africa. The highlight was the Egypt-Singapore Business Forum in Cairo, attended by President Tharman, where five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Singaporean and Egyptian companies.
The forum featured keynote addresses from notable figures including Masagos Zulkifli, Singapore’s Minister for Social and Family Development, and Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. These discussions emphasised Egypt’s strategic role as a trade hub and explored opportunities for Singaporean businesses in the region. Delegates engaged in business-to-business matchmaking and met with key stakeholders such as the General Authority for Investment and the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
SBF Chairman S. S. Teo highlighted the mission’s significance, stating, “Egypt’s rapid transformation and ambitious development agenda under Vision 2030 present a wealth of opportunities for Singapore companies.” The delegation, representing sectors like logistics, infrastructure, and renewable energy, also visited the Suez Canal Economic Zone to explore investment opportunities.
This initiative underscores the strengthening of economic ties between Singapore and Egypt, paving the way for future collaborations and enhanced market access in Africa and the Middle East.
