Russia, Egypt eye stronger economic ties at two-day investment forum

Russian and Egyptian ministers of trade and industry are to meet in Cairo during a two-day investment forum on Monday and Tuesday.
“The forum, held under the auspices of the ministries of industry of both countries, is aimed at demonstrating the investment and export potential of Egypt and Russia as well as strengthening business contacts and expanding economic and trading cooperation between the two countries,” read the event’s press release.

Egyptian and Russian businessmen are also expected to discuss potential cooperation in aircraft engineering, shipbuilding, transport and agricultural engineering, petrochemical and nuclear industries, and other sectors.

The forum will be attended by some of Russia’s largest companies, including the United Shipbuilding Corporation, Vnesheconombank, Rostekhnologii, and others.

The meeting titled ‘Trade and Industrial Dialogue Russia – Egypt” will take place at Cairo’s Mariott hotel in Zamalek.