“Egypt and Burkina Faso are preparing to organize the “Egyptian-Burkini Business and Culture Day” to enhance bilateral cooperation
Yesterday, Dr. Yousrey El-Sharkawi, Chairman of the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association, received Ms. Idisa Gissou, Acting Ambassador to Egypt, Commercial Attaché and Military Attaché of the Embassy of Burkina Faso. During this meeting, coordination was made to receive a large delegation that included the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism, the Ministry of Industrial Development, Trade, Crafts, Small and Medium Enterprises, and merchants, manufacturers, importers and exporters from Burkina Faso.
This meeting and coordination comes within the framework of important preparations for organizing the “Egyptian Burkini Business and Culture Day,” which will be held on November 12, 2023 at the Triumph Settlement Hotel in Cairo. This initiative reflects joint efforts between the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Burkina Faso, with the aim of enhancing economic cooperation and deepening bilateral relations between Egypt and Burkina Faso.
This event comes within the framework of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), which is considered a vital platform for enhancing trade exchange and investment between African countries.
Burkina Faso is a country with a rich history, diverse cultural heritage, and rich in resources in many fields such as agriculture, manufacturing, meat imports and mining. Accordingly, this event provides distinguished opportunities for businessmen and investors in both countries to build strategic partnerships and explore new opportunities for cooperation.
Egypt’s relations with Burkina Faso over the years have witnessed cooperation in a variety of fields, including economy, culture and education, and these relations aim to enhance trade exchange and investment and develop economic cooperation between the two countries.
The two countries may participate in a range of regional and continental initiatives, such as projects of the African Development Bank and the COMESA Union (Commonwealth African Market and Economic Area), which promote economic cooperation and development in Africa.
It is important that relations between Egypt and Burkina Faso continue to be developed through exchanging experiences and expanding cooperation in a variety of sectors. These relations reflect the commitment of the two countries to promoting peace and development in Africa and enhancing regional and continental cooperation.
Dr. Yousrey El-Sharkawi, Chairman of the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association, said: “We are grateful and happy to receive Mrs. Edessa Gisso and her honorable delegation from Burkina Faso in Egypt. This meeting reflects our strong commitment to strengthening relations between our two countries and enhancing bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields.” During the organization of the “Egyptian-Burkini Business and Culture Day,” we look forward to enhancing investment opportunities and enhancing trade exchange between Egypt and Burkina Faso.
Dr. El-Sharkawi added: This event will be a unique occasion to expand the horizons of economic cooperation and strengthen cultural relations between our two countries. Burkina Faso is considered one of the promising countries in Africa, and we see in our upcoming cooperation enormous potential to enhance trade and investment in a variety of sectors.
Regarding the IATF, Dr. El-Sharkawi said: “We are also excited to take advantage of the opportunities available at the IATF, which is an ideal platform for building new partnerships and expanding the circle of trade relations. We hope that this day will be full of constructive conversations and cultural communication, and we aspire to Achieving great success and adding real value to Egypt-Burkina Faso relations. We will work side by side to achieve these goals and enhance constructive cooperation between our two countries.
Mrs. Idisa Gissou, Acting Ambassador to Egypt, said: We are very grateful for the opportunity to organize the ‘Egyptian Burkinabe Business and Culture Day’ in Cairo on November 12, 2023. This event represents a great platform to promote cultural understanding and consolidate economic relations between Burkina Faso and Egypt.
We look forward to cooperating with the Egyptian African Businessmen Association and stakeholders to make this event successful and fruitful. This day will be an ideal occasion for participants to explore investment and trade opportunities between Burkina Faso and Egypt, and learn about the possibilities of cooperation in a variety of sectors.
We are excited to strengthen bilateral relations between Burkina Faso and Egypt and contribute to strengthening economic and cultural cooperation between the peoples of our two countries. This event will be an opportunity to enhance exchange and understanding between our peoples and build strong bridges for a better future.
The Egyptian Burkinabe Business and Culture Day event, scheduled to be held on November 12, 2023, at the Triumph Hotel in the Settlement, on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF). This event constitutes an exceptional occasion to enhance cultural and economic cooperation between Egypt and Burkina Faso. Various activities will be held through various sections, including: Cultural exchange such as the football match between businessmen from Egypt and Burkina Faso, and the unique traditional fashion show from Burkina Faso, the event will be an opportunity to build strong bridges of understanding and consolidate relations between Egyptian and Burkinabe cultures.
In addition, this exceptional event gives businessmen and investors the opportunity to explore the possibilities of cooperation and trade between the two countries in a variety of sectors, exploiting the great potential available in Burkina Faso in areas such as agriculture, meat processing and mining.
It is also worth noting that EgyptAir has started direct flights from Cairo to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, as of September 1, making it a direct bridge between the two countries and contributing to strengthening communications and ties between them.
This meeting and the various events planned for the “Egyptian-Burkini Business and Culture Day” reflect the commitment of both Egypt and Burkina Faso to strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening economic and cultural relations between the two countries. This event represents an important opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to explore new possibilities and…