The Framework Agreement on Development Cooperation between the Republic of Italy and the Arab Republic of Egypt entered into force on June 22, 2010. It serves as the legal reference for regulating and promoting bilateral development cooperation between the Parties. The agreement supports Egypt’s economic and social growth processes by implementing initiatives in priority sectors such as health, education, the environment, light infrastructure, strengthening the private sector, and particularly supporting SMEs.

The Agreement provides a general legal framework for the Parties to develop projects and programs through tools such as concessional financing, grants, technical assistance, vocational training, and knowledge transfer, also via the conclusion of subsequent executive protocols, technical memoranda, or specific financial agreements that detail mutual commitments. According to Article XI, the Agreement initially lasts five years and is automatically renewed for additional five-year periods unless formally terminated by either Party with at least twelve months' notice prior to the end of the current term. In the absence of such notice, the Agreement is considered automatically renewed.

As of its entry into force, this Agreement replaced the previous bilateral Agreement dated April 29, 1975, except for scientific cooperation activities, which continue under their respective provisions. No formal notices of termination have been issued to date; thus, under the automatic renewal clause of Article XI, the Agreement remains in force and has been extended to cover the period 2020–2025. LINK: Framework Agreement