AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade Links: Egypt and Djibouti signed a protocol to widen market access and encourage investment, with Egyptian firms targeting exports including food, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers and engineering products. Development Finance: The Islamic Development Bank reviewed its more than $2.3 billion Djibouti portfolio, backing the Biidley Airport project and discussing steps to advance a National Oncology Centre; a new five-year partnership strategy is in preparation. Ports and Logistics: Red Sea disruptions have lifted transshipment activity at Djibouti’s ports, but higher fuel, maintenance and cargo-handling costs are squeezing operators and feeding into consumer prices. Skills and Business: Djibouti’s Francophonie Economic Mission produced new trade cooperation with Benin and a plan to train 200 young people in digital skills.
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