Egypt pm heads to japan for ticad 9 summit

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has travelled to Japan to represent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), scheduled to run in Yokohama from August 20 to 22.

The three-day summit will bring together Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, African heads of state, and senior figures from international and regional organisations to discuss partnerships focused on economic growth, sustainable development, and Africa’s integration into the global economy.

According to government officials, Madbouly will attend the opening session before engaging in a series of high-level meetings with African and Japanese leaders. He is also expected to meet representatives of major Japanese corporations and international development agencies to explore new avenues of cooperation.

On the sidelines of the summit, the Egyptian delegation will take part in the Egypt-Japan Business Council Forum, a platform designed to promote investment and strengthen trade ties between Cairo and Tokyo.

Discussions are set to highlight opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and technology, reflecting Egypt’s ambitions to attract more Japanese investment into its domestic economy.

Egypt has consistently been an active participant in TICAD since its inception in 1993, viewing the forum as a vital mechanism to reinforce Africa–Japan relations.

This year’s conference is anticipated to prioritise issues such as digital transformation, food security, renewable energy, and private sector partnerships across the African continent.

Madbouly’s participation underscores Egypt’s dual role as both a key regional actor and a bridge between Africa and Asia.

With Tokyo seeking to expand its presence in Africa, the summit offers Cairo an opportunity to cement strategic ties with Japan while advancing its own development agenda.

The conference is expected to conclude with a joint declaration reaffirming cooperation between Japan and African nations, with Egypt positioned as a central player in shaping the outcomes.