Egypt signals shift away from IMF program, cites war pressures

Egypt's Finance Minister Mohamed Maait told Al Jazeera that Egypt can manage its economy without a new IMF program, indicating a pivot toward a national reform agenda. This marks a potential reversal from previous reliance on IMF support, though the statement is an interview claim and not yet official policy. The move could signal reduced external oversight and increased fiscal autonomy, with implications for Egypt's debt sustainability and regional economic stability.