Seeking to enhance India’s trade ties with Egypt, a 17-member business
delegation has arrived here to participate in a seminar to scout investment
opportunities in the country. The Confederation Indian Industries (CII) delegation
is led by Ajit Gupte, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of
India is in Egypt, at the invitation of Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI).
The delegation members are drawn from various sectors including
agri-business, infrastructure, chemicals, power, food industry and business
services. During their visit, the delegation will call on several Egyptian Ministers
including Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Petroleum and Metallurgical
Wealth, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy and Minister of Transport.
The three-day visit of the CII delegation is a part of the efforts to boost the trade
relations between the two countries, spanning across diverse sectors. They will
also be meeting senior officials from General Authorities for Investment and
Free Zones (GAFI) and Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority.