Cairo - Mubasher: Egypt is set to launch a new digital transformation initiative in production and export sectors next month, according to trade and industry ministry Amr Nassar.

Nassar said in a statement on Friday that the new initiative aims at bridging the gap in Egyptian industries, by providing innovative solutions to the current challenges.

The minister’s remarks were during a meeting with representatives of the North Africa division of the United Nations Economic Commission.

Egypt also seeks to increase cooperation with African countries, by activating trade agreements and supporting entrepreneurship, as well as youth and women.