Summary of "Daily Debate 21 1 2026 Amb Mohamed Hegazy"

Egypt’s Role at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos

The video highlights Egypt’s significant role and strategic presence at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. Emphasizing its position as both a historic cradle of civilization and a rising global economic force, Egypt is actively shaping the forum’s agenda through President Abd Fattah El-Sisi’s engagements with international business leaders and global policymakers.

Key Highlights

Economic Reforms and Private Sector Empowerment: Egypt continues to implement ongoing economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and boosting investor confidence.
Strategic Investments: Focus on emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, digital transformation, and high-tech industries.
Accelerators of Growth: The Novi platform and the Suez Canal Economic Zone are driving renewable energy initiatives and economic expansion.

Strengthening Bilateral Relations with the United States

A major focus of the discussions was Egypt’s deepening ties with the United States:

President El-Sisi met with former US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Davos, reaffirming strong Egyptian-American strategic cooperation.
Both leaders emphasized expanding economic and trade relations.
Plans were announced for the second Egyptian-American Economic Forum in 2026 to unlock new investment opportunities and enhance private sector collaboration.

Regional Challenges and Diplomatic Efforts

The dialogue also addressed pressing regional issues, highlighting Egypt’s diplomatic role in promoting peace and stability:

Support for peace initiatives in Gaza, Sudan, Lebanon, and the Nile water dispute.
Egypt welcomed the US initiative to establish a peace council for Gaza, with regional Arab and Islamic countries ready to participate.
On the Nile water issue, Trump acknowledged past US missteps regarding funding the Ethiopian dam and pledged to help facilitate a legally binding agreement to protect Egypt’s water rights, vital for its population of 120 million.

President El-Sisi’s Davos Address

In his address, President El-Sisi underscored several pillars for sustainable development:

Multilateral dialogue
Technological innovation
Peaceful conflict resolution

He also stressed the importance of reforms that have stabilized Egypt’s economy, improved investor confidence, and supported entrepreneurship. Priority sectors for investment include:

Electric vehicles
Information technology
Pharmaceuticals
Green hydrogen Alongside infrastructure and digital upgrades.

Expert Commentary by Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Hagazi

Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Hagazi, former assistant foreign minister, provided expert insights on the strategic discussions at Davos:

Emphasized the importance of implementing the Gaza ceasefire and the peace council.
Highlighted the significance of Nile water negotiations.
Suggested broader regional cooperation through energy connectivity and infrastructure linking the Nile basin and Red Sea ports to enhance stability and development.

Conclusion

Overall, the coverage portrays Egypt as a pivotal geopolitical and economic anchor in the Middle East, actively driving dialogue, cooperation, and sustainable growth on the global stage.

Presenters and Contributors

Hassin (Host)
Dr. Khaled Ysef Keml (Member of Egypt’s Vision 2030 expert committee)
Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Hagazi (Former assistant to the foreign minister, main guest and commentator)