Ahmed Samir Saleh

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Ahmed Samir Saleh (born 17 September 1974) is an Egyptian politician who is the Minister of Industry and Trade. He was a member of the Egyptian Parliament from 2016 to 2022 and he is Chairman of Chilean-Egyptian Parliamentary Friendship group. [1] [2]

Education and career

Saleh holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (1996). He served as vice chairman of Canal for Plastic Company before joining 6 October Investment Association where is a member of the board of trustees and president of the organization. [3] He was elected to the Egyptian parliament in 2016. In the house, he focused on economic development and sponsored several amendments to Egyptian industrial laws and played a prominent role in the passage of Unified Investment Law. [4] He served as chairman of the House of Representative committee on Economic Affairs until his appointment as minister of Industry and Trade succeeding Nevine Gamea. [5]

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