During a previous phone conversation between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Patrice Talon, President of the Republic of Benin, about strengthening bilateral cooperation, El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's and Benin's distinguished bilateral relations, as well as Egypt’s interest in strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

In this context, the General Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce "FEDCOC" urges businessmen and government officials to strengthen trade ties between the two countries, emphasizing the need to benefit from cooperation with Benin by considering The potential of importing cotton from Benin and boosting trade between the two nations .