H.E. Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), and Dr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank, held a press briefing on May 13, 2026, to announce Egypt’s readiness to host the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2026).
The event will take place in Alamein City from June 21 to 24, 2026, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Strengthening African Economic Integration
The briefing highlighted Egypt’s commitment to fostering continental trade and industrialization. Governor Abdalla emphasized that AAM2026 serves as a strategic platform to discuss reforming the global financial architecture and enhancing regional integration.
Dr. Elombi added that the meetings aim to identify actionable programs to transform Africa’s trade infrastructure and boost economic resilience.
Strategic Partnership and Financial Milestones
The partnership between Egypt and Afreximbank remains robust, with the Bank providing approximately US$9.5 billion in financing to Egypt over the last three years. Key ongoing projects include the US$250 million African Trade Centre in the New Administrative Capital and a new initiative to establish a pan-African Gold Bank to strengthen central bank reserves across the continent.
Economic Impact and Event Agenda
Hosting AAM2026 in Alamein is expected to boost Egypt’s tourism and MICE sectors while positioning the country as a premier regional hub for finance and business. The four-day program will feature:
High-level policy dialogues and plenary sessions.
Business forums and deal-signing ceremonies.
Discussions on the AfCFTA, digital transformation, and energy infrastructure.
AAM2026 is set to convene Heads of State, Central Bank Governors, and global investors to shape the future of African trade and provide practical solutions for the continent’s economic development.
