Labor Minister Hassan Radad said his ministry is keen to provide all forms of support to Japanese companies operating in Egypt and address challenges facing investors, while facilitating procedures within its remit to encourage Japanese investment, boost production and create more jobs.Raddad made the remarks during a meeting on Sunday,October18,2026 at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Capital with representatives of the Japanese companies operating in Egypt, attended by Japanese Ambassador to Egypt Fumio Iwai.The meeting was held as part of efforts to strengthen Egyptian-Japanese cooperation in labor, investment and vocational training.
The minister heard about challenges facing Japanese companies, particularly those related to work permits for foreign nationals, inquiries concerning the implementation of the Labor Law, and labor relations.He stressed that his ministry will examine these challenges and address them in coordination with the relevant authorities to support business stability and encourage companies to expand and invest further in the Egyptian market.
The ministry has established an Investor Facilitation Unit to strengthen communication with investors and business owners, streamline procedures and services within its remit, and address challenges enterprises may face in applying legislation and regulations governing labor relations, Raddad said.The unit also coordinates with relevant authorities and responds promptly to investors’ inquiries, helping improve the business environment and boost confidence in Egypt’s investment climate, he added.
Raddad stressed the importance of organizing seminars and awareness-raising meetings with Japanese companies to explain the provisions of Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 and clarify the legal rights, duties and obligations of all parties to employment relationships. Such efforts will help raise legal awareness within companies, promote stable labor relations, balance workers’ rights with employers’ interests, increase productivity and support sustainable investment, he said.
The minister also highlighted the ministry’s commitment to streamlining procedures for foreign work permits, expediting the review of applications and responding to inquiries promptly, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, to help companies operate efficiently and smoothly.
He praised Japanese companies’ efforts in vocational training and workforce skills development, stressing that investment in human capital is essential to improving production efficiency and enhancing industrial competitiveness. The ministry was ready to work with Japanese companies to develop training programs tailored to their actual needs and draw on Japanese expertise to train skilled Egyptian workers capable of keeping pace with technological advances and the requirements of the modern labor market, he noted.
Raddad stated that his ministry will continue improving services for investors in line with the State’s efforts to create an attractive investment climate, support industry and production, and strengthen partnerships with the private sector, in accordance with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s directives.
The meeting followed earlier talks between the labor minister and the Japanese ambassador on expanding cooperation in vocational training and occupational safety and health, as well as drawing on Japanese expertise to develop Egyptian workers’ skills and improve workplace safety.
Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining coordination and direct communication in the coming period to support Japanese companies’ operations in Egypt and expand cooperation in labor, training and production. House speaker mourns death of MP Saad el Gammal