Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Tarek Qabil met with the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Egypt with whom he discussed the importance of strengthening Euro-Mediterranean relations through the introduction of new programs and initiatives, and enhancing mutual cooperation within the region.
“Egypt is keen to develop trade and economic relations with the European Union,” the minister said, highlighting that the EU is Egypt’s biggest trading partner and foreign investor.
The minister stated that the changing economic and political global map requires re-examination and development of cooperation tools between Egypt and the EU in order to serve the interests of the people of northern and southern Mediterranean regions.
The minister met with Michael Köhler, Director for the Neighbourhood of the Directorate-General European Aid Development and Cooperation of the European Commission (DEVCO) His Excellency Oh Joon, along with the accompanying EU commission delegation representatives.
