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Egypt launches digital portal to streamline import and export procedures
via Egypt Today2 min read
Egypt has introduced a new digital platform, the Foreign Trade Procedures Portal, to simplify foreign trade processes and enhance transparency for businesses. This initiative, unveiled by the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD and funded by the United Kingdom, aims to modernize the investment environment. The portal offers businesses centralized access to all import, export, and transit trade procedures, including relevant authorities and contact points, thereby reducing time, cost, and administrative complexity. Investment Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh stated that the portal signifies a significant advancement in making foreign trade procedures more accessible and transparent, reflecting Egypt's dedication to improving service delivery and trade process efficiency. This launch is part of broader structural reforms to streamline procedures and support investors, aligning with Egypt’s commitments under global trade frameworks, such as the Trade Facilitation Agreement joined in 2019. The portal is anticipated to accelerate trade flows and strengthen Egypt’s standing as a competitive and transparent destination for investment and international trade.
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