China’s BAIC has entered a strategic partnership with Egypt’s Alkan Auto, una subsidiaria de Egipcio International Motors, Para configurar un vehículo eléctrico (EV) Fábrica en Egipto. El acuerdo fue firmado por el vicepresidente de BAIC, Zhao Bingfei, y el presidente de Alkan Auto Khaled Nosseir. Los asistentes clave incluyeron a Kamel El-Wazir, Viceprimer Ministro de Desarrollo Industrial de Egipto y Ministro de Industria y Transporte, Junto a la canción wei, President of BAIC, y otros altos funcionarios del Ministerio de Industria.
El ministro El-Wazir enfatizó que esta iniciativa se alinea con la visión del presidente Abdel Fattah al-Sisi de transformar a Egipto en un centro industrial regional. El acuerdo respalda los objetivos para localizar la industria automotriz, Mejorar la participación del sector privado en la fabricación, y fortalecer las industrias de apoyo. El ministro afirmó el compromiso del ministerio de acelerar la fase de producción de la fábrica, con la Autoridad de Desarrollo Industrial ya asigna tierras industriales esenciales. Adicionalmente, Promedió el apoyo en la licencia industrial de seguimiento rápido para facilitar un comienzo rápido de las operaciones.
The Ministry of Industry reiterated its dedication to boosting local manufacturing and attracting global investments in the automotive sector, both to fulfill local market needs and to increase exports to the Middle East and Africa. Minister El-Wazir stressed that the Ministry stands ready to support international car companies in expanding within Egypt, a move poised to increase real investment flows, further localize industry, and generate substantial job opportunities for youth.
Scheduled to begin production by late 2025, the factory will span 120,000 metros cuadrados. Inicialmente, it will aim to produce 20,000 vehicles in its first year, with an ambitious goal to reach 50,000 units by the fifth year. Aproximadamente 48% of materials will be sourced locally, with a target to increase this to 58%, creating around 1,200 new jobs.
BAIC President Song Wei expressed the company’s commitment to the Egyptian market, recognizing it as one of the most vital in the region. This commitment was underscored by the recent launch of a new car model in Egypt, marking its global debut. Song also highlighted BAIC’s longstanding operations in China since 1958 and its focus on electric vehicle production, fueled by continuous investments in research and development to deliver high-quality vehicles both domestically and internationally.
