EABA has signed a cooperation protocol with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the presence of the Congolese Ambassador to Egypt, Kasongo Musenga, and Dr. Yousrey El-Sharkawi, Chairman of EABA.
Dr. Yousrey El-Sharkawi, Chairman of EABA, stated on the sidelines of the protocol signing that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a very important country in the heart of Africa. Therefore, we seek to establish and sign cooperation protocols with it to enhance economic relations and introduce the Egyptian private sector to the Congolese private sector. This also includes increasing bilateral activities, such as trade meetings, joint conferences, and exhibitions, as well as strengthening door-to-door visits between Egypt and the Congo in various sectors.
El-Sharkawi added that Egypt has many products that need to be introduced to the Congolese markets. Additionally, there is a need to transfer certain types of technology and attract raw materials and minerals from the Congo to Egyptian factories.
He continued, “We are striving through this protocol to execute numerous joint activities between the two sides,” pointing out the importance of the upcoming visit of the Congolese Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises to Egypt, which will represent an opportunity for several field visits to various factories and companies in Egypt, to activate the policy of product access between African markets.
Dr. Yousrey El-Sharkawi further stated, “At the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association , we are keen to create stable common ground for understanding between the Egyptian and African private sectors, believing that the real slogan that should be implemented is ‘From Africa to Africa”.
He concluded by saying, “There must be a reference for serious companies that have the capability to work according to quality standards to achieve extensive cooperation in the private sector.