The Central Bank of Egypt hosted a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to discuss strengthening mutual collaboration, including a review of existing cooperation frameworks involving the banking sector. Discussions prioritised expanding partnership activity, with a particular focus on increasing support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as a channel for advancing financial inclusion and supporting economic development and sustainable growth. The meeting also marked the introduction of EBRD’s new Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region, Mark Davis, and the delegation highlighted the positive impact of Egypt’s recent economic reforms on key economic indicators.