Gazeta Buenos Aires - Egypt and Vietnam Explore Manufacturing and Technology Transfer Partnerships

Egypt and Vietnam have initiated formal discussions to expand bilateral industrial ties, with a specific focus on manufacturing capabilities and technology transfer. The talks took place in Cairo during a meeting between Salah Gamblat, Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production, and Nguyen Nam Duong, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt, along with an accompanying delegation.

The engagement aligns with broader Egyptian government directives under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to enhance cooperation with the international private sector, attract foreign investment, and localize modern technologies. These efforts aim to develop domestic industry and increase reliance on locally manufactured products by leveraging Egypt’s strategic geographical position as a gateway to European, African, and global markets.

During the session, Gamblat provided an overview of the Ministry of Military Production’s industrial infrastructure, noting that it oversees 15 industrial companies and four service companies operating within an integrated system that combines defense and civilian sectors. He emphasized the ministry’s advanced technological infrastructure and extensive accumulated expertise in diverse manufacturing areas.

Gamblat detailed the ministry’s capabilities in producing ammunition of various calibers, as well as manufacturing and developing tanks, mortars, and artillery. The scope of production also extends to radar systems, communications equipment, and electronic warfare systems. He explained that surplus production capacity is increasingly directed toward serving the civilian sector, including maintenance and repair services provided by the Maintenance, Supplies and Integrated Solutions Company, alongside communications and information systems services offered by Touya Technology.

The minister highlighted the role of the Centre of Scientific and Technological Excellence, which integrates highly qualified professionals to link scientific research with industrial applications. The center aims to transform research and development outcomes into commercially viable products, thereby promoting innovation and supporting technology localization. Gamblat also reviewed capabilities in producing ferrous and non-ferrous castings, steel, and other essential industrial products required for deepening local manufacturing.

Looking forward, Gamblat announced the ministry’s intention to participate in the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026. He described the event as a critical opportunity to showcase the industrial and technological capabilities of military production companies and to establish direct communication with international institutions to explore prospects for partnerships and joint manufacturing.

Ambassador Nguyen Nam Duong welcomed the meeting and accepted the invitation to participate in the exhibition. He affirmed Vietnam’s interest in establishing joint industrial partnerships with the ministry’s companies across several sectors, drawing on the expertise of both nations to advance mutual interests and support technology transfer and exchange.

The Vietnamese delegation expressed particular interest in cooperation within defense industries, information systems, and technological transformation. The ambassador highlighted the potential for exploring these areas through Touya Technology, an affiliated company of the Ministry of Military Production, to benefit from its expertise in developing technological solutions and information systems.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed commitment to building on the discussions and translating proposed areas of cooperation into concrete implementation measures. They stated that these efforts would strengthen economic and industrial relations between Egypt and Vietnam, creating broader opportunities for cooperation between institutions and companies in both countries.

X.Maldonado--GBA