It was chaired by Dr. Yousrey Elsharkawi, chairman of the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association, A delegation of businessmen of the association; To attend a meeting with the delegation of Burkina Faso, The meeting took place this morning, Tuesday. 31May , on the banks of the Nile; To discuss ways of joint cooperation.
It is noteworthy that the meeting was organized by Afrixambank in cooperation with the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association. The delegation of the association included a number of members of the association, led by Elsharkawi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HOC Economic Group, which works in the field of investment advisory, whom: “A. Zubaida” from Score Grass, which specializes in the production, export and establishment of stadiums, and “Neven Adel” from Egy Mac, who specialize in the production and export of electricity, “Mohamed Sabah”, Vice President of the International Trade Committee and from the company Fashion Med specialized in the production and export of ready-made garments, Maha ElKhadrawi, director of public relations for the association, and Wagdy Dabour from CIB “Commercial International Bank”.
The Burkina Faso delegation included: “Savadugu Mahamady” from SMAV Group, and NASA Idrissa from Holdings Corporation, and “Sino Alhassan” from Tropic Argo Group, and “Oedrogo Samdepo – Ogo Det Sum” from Divicom Sutrip International, And “Badulo Patricia” and “Awarma Bignani” from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso.
At the beginning of his speech, Al-Sharqawi expressed his happiness with the meeting. He expressed his readiness to cooperate with Burkina Faso, He added that the association is seeking to appoint a representative in Burkina Faso, Confirming that an electronic webinar is being prepared, Entitled “The Trade Day between Egypt and Burkina Faso”; To deepen the knowledge and trade exchange between the two countries, Emphasizing the depth of the strategic relations between the two countries.
Dr. Yousrey El-Sharkawi reviewed, Areas of work and achievements of the association, and the support it provided to all the countries of the brown continent, He also presented the vision and strategy of the association, Elsharkawi said, “We believe in success stories, so we need to present your successes to businessmen and investors in Egypt.” He stressed his desire to learn about the efforts of the business sector in Burkina Faso.
Elsharkawi affirmed that the association believes that Burkina Faso has made great strides in launching development programs in all fields. So we do many studies; To enter strongly into the Burkina Faso market, Stressing that the association seeks to make a joint cooperation agreement with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Burkina.
Muhammad Sabah stressed that the association is keen to organize these meetings; To exchange visions and develop plans to enhance the status of Africa and consolidate the economies of its countries, Sharing experiences and successful experiences in the field of economics and financial policies, Introducing the model and experience of African countries that have managed to create a unique experience, And understanding and vision in building a better future for the coming generations.
Nevin Adel confirmed, The association’s constant keenness to support communication and promote joint action with African countries in general, In order to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations, open new horizons for cooperation; To achieve the common interest of all parties, She indicated the necessity of activating and deepening the economic and trade relations between the two countries. And exploring new areas of cooperation and adopting initiatives that promote joint commercial activities and investments between members of the association and Burkina Faso.
the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso, His pleasure to organize the meeting today, which encourages acquaintance between the two sides, Emphasizing the Chamber’s full readiness to consolidate the association’s relationship with the Chamber.
The President of the Burkinabe Chamber of Commerce and Industry added, that they have a lot of great investment opportunities, And it needs to be displayed in the Egyptian market.
Elsharkawi stressed that we live in exceptional circumstances. It constitutes an obstacle to development efforts. Emphasizing that this requires doing more to turn these challenges into opportunities, Pushing the process of economic and social development in the countries of the African continent, Strengthening cooperation and integration among countries on the continent has become an urgent necessity; for the development of the African economy, and provide a favorable environment to attract investments in the continent as a whole, He stressed the importance of enhancing trade exchange between our countries to achieve African economic integration in various fields.
Elsharkawi added that the association is proceeding according to specific steps; to enter different African markets, In light of this, he added, she is working to know the markets, study them well, and then present them to the Egyptian market. After that, it begins to create introductory webinars for investment opportunities. and then conduct bilateral meetings and interviews, and made organized visits to the countries of the continent, In order to reach the different target segments.
Elsharkawi confirmed that the association is forming a working group to manage the file between the two countries. and follow all the next steps, Adding that the association can start with the Burkina Faso embassy; To facilitate all necessary measures to increase the volume of trade exchange, Emphasizing the association’s pursuit of achievements, ElSharkawi said: “We have strong arms inside Egypt, There are many companies and institutions that would like to increase trade exchange between the two countries. So now is the best time to start implementing steps between the two countries.”
