In continuation of the efforts and activities in place and the distinguished relations between the EABA and its strategic partners. The Egyptian African Businessmen Association organized a special Ramadan evening and suhoor. At the forefront of the audience was Ambassador Ihab Awad, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs. Ambassador Ashraf Ibrahim, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Secretary General of the Egyptian Agency for Development, Ambassador of Cameroon to Cairo and Dean of African Diplomacy in Cairo, And the head of the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority, First Undersecretary, Minister Plenipotentiary Yahya Al-Wathiq Billah, Major General Essam Al-Najjar, Chairman of the Export and Import Control Authority, Dr. Khaled Al-Soufi, Chairman of the Egyptian Authority for Standardization and Quality, and Representative Mohamed Kamal Marei, Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Committee in the House of Representatives, Heads and members of diplomatic missions from about 30 African countries also participated in the ceremony. and senior public figures. With the participation of the first row of more than 15 government agencies, including Egyptian and African ministries, bodies and organizations, and a large number of the Egyptian financial and business community and media leaders.
This event comes as part of the series of annual activities and initiatives of the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association. In the holy month of Ramadan. These suhoors and Ramadan events reflect the positive spirit of cooperation and continuous communication between Egypt and the countries of the African continent.
Dr. Yousrey El-Sharkawi, Chairman of EABA, stressed the importance of strengthening economic and trade relations between Egypt and the rest of the sister countries of the African continent. Pointing out that these events represent an ideal opportunity to communicate and build bridges between businessmen and decision-makers in the two countries, Emphasizing the association’s role in enhancing trade and investment exchange between the public and private sectors in Egypt and the rest of the African continent.
El-Sharkawi added, stressing that we provide a model of sustainable communication in order to reach clear points of rapprochement between the private sector and the African financial and business community. Since its inception, the association has aimed to achieve a clear addition and imprint. We take advantage of all important occasions to organize such meetings, the results of which we have seen positively through what we have achieved on the ground in introducing the products, goods, services and raw materials that we can exchange together between the African private sector.
He expressed his happiness, saying, “I take this opportunity to praise the many African ambassadors to Egypt who provide us with tenders, auctions and investment opportunities every day. They facilitate travel procedures for many of our partners. He also extended his full thanks to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all the ambassadors, heads and members of missions in Africa for all the help and support in order to fully achieve the association’s goals.
Noting the amazing results achieved by the association during this fruitful journey. He mentioned that we have signed more than twenty cooperation protocols with various parties on the continent. We will launch an ambitious project like FATA this year. With nineteen representatives in nineteen African countries, Of course, we have a huge database that includes more than one hundred thousand updated email addresses. We are committed to continuing on this successful path.
The suhoor included constructive meetings and discussions on ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation between Egypt and various African countries. In addition to reviewing joint investment and trade opportunities.
The night witnessed a new idea entitled African Panorama to shed light on trade and investment opportunities in each participating country, to reflect the extent of the attendees’ interest in learning about the cultures of African countries and the opportunities available therein. This is a new tradition that may better reflect the benefits of gatherings for the financial and business community.
A group of valuable Ramadan gifts were also presented, represented in memoirs and detailed studies about African countries. These studies have been presented with great care. It contains important data for exporters and importers, And in-depth analyzes of investment opportunities on the African continent in order to enhance
Awareness of the promising economic opportunities on the African continent and enhancing communication between businessmen in Egypt and the rest of the African continent.
In this context, The attendees praised the efforts made to strengthen relations between Egypt and the rest of the African continent. Emphasizing the importance of strengthening regional cooperation to achieve sustainable development and enhance stability in the region.
This elegant diplomatic suhoor reflects the EABA commitment to strengthening cultural and economic ties between Egypt and the countries of the African continent. It emphasizes the importance of building bridges of communication and cooperation to achieve sustainable development and common prosperity.