The Central Bank of Egypt hosted a delegation from the Central Bank of Yemen, including a specialized technical team, to share Egypt’s experience in digital payment systems and services as part of bilateral cooperation between the two central banks. During the visit, the delegation reviewed the technical and operational aspects of Egypt’s digital payment systems and services, the Central Bank of Egypt’s activities related to the SWIFT system, and the implementation of international standards in the Real-Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS), including ongoing updates to the system’s technologies and mechanisms. The engagement was positioned as capacity-building for Central Bank of Yemen staff, and both sides agreed to strengthen collaboration frameworks, exchange expertise, and continue discussions on digital payment services to support the streamlining of official financial transactions.
Central Bank of Egypt 2025-02-06
Central Bank of Egypt hosts Central Bank of Yemen delegation to share digital payments and RTGS expertise
The Central Bank of Egypt hosted a delegation from the Central Bank of Yemen to share expertise in digital payment systems and services. The visit focused on Egypt's digital payment systems, SWIFT activities, and Real-Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) standards. Both banks agreed to enhance collaboration and continue discussions on digital payment services.