Ghali: $1.9 Billion Increase in Exports

The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Trade Youssef Boutros Ghali, said that last year's exports grew by $ 1.94 billion while imports decreased by $ 800 million.

"The deficit in the balance of trade lowered by $ 1.08 billion," he said.

In statements to Al-Ahram, the Minister said that the capital market draft law will be debated in the next few days.

"The new law will include important controls, information and data that take into consideration the required transparency to protect the investors," added Ghali.