The Information and Decision Support Center received At the headquarters, a delegation from the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association, headed by Dr. Yousrey Elsharkawi Within the framework of developing trade relations between Egypt and Africa, It is gaining increasing importance due to its economic and even political dimensions. On the economic level, Africa represents one of the geographical target markets for Egyptian exports. Africa is also characterized by the easy access to Egyptian products due to the geographical proximity, Egypt’s membership in a number of African economic groupings, led by COMESA, in addition to the Continental Free Trade Agreement.
Dr. Yousrey Elsharkawi stressed that There is no doubt that the Egyptian-African relations, It has witnessed great and increasing momentum over the past years, Cairo was able to regain its active and pivotal role in the brown continent.
He pointed out during the meeting that this is the approach established by the Egyptian state and sought to develop its relations with its countries, enhance cooperation in various fields and actively engage in many files of common interest. which consolidates the position of the African continent, As one of the most important Egyptian foreign policy circles.
The association stated that the visit comes as part of a series of tours, field visits and meetings. organized by it to identify the mechanisms for developing and drawing strategies for dealing with and managing crises at all levels, And strengthening Egypt’s trade relations with Africa.
The delegation presented the association’s vision and strategic objectives. and its main business axes, The most important committees of the association, its units and sectors, and its fields of work. its capabilities and experience, As well as its latest various activities and its role in supporting the decision maker in Egypt.