A Turkish business delegation arrived in Cairo on Sunday, upon an invitation by the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce to discuss the possibility of economic cooperation, said federation chairman Ahmed El-Wakil.

The delegation is expected to meet on Monday with the Egyptian minister of industry and commerce, Egyptian businessmen, and representatives from the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, El-Wakil said

The delegation consists of Turkish businessmen representing companies in the fields of fabrics, the food industry, energy and tourism, according to El-Wakil.

“We [the federation] hope this visit will politically influence relations between the two countries, especially as Egypt’s presidency knows about the invitation and agrees to have economic ties between Egypt and Turkey,” El-Wakil said.