Danish PM in Cairo to discuss advancing economic cooperation with Egypt

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Monday - 13 March 2023

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived in Cairo Sunday to discuss with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly advancing economic cooperation with Egypt

The Danish PM's visit coincides with celebrating the 65th anniversary of the exchange of diplomatic representation between the two countries.

Upon her arrival at Cairo Airport, an official reception ceremony was held for the Danish Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation.

It is scheduled that Madbouly and Frederiksen will hold talks to discuss proposals to strengthen bilateral relations and advance economic cooperation in many areas of common interest between the two countries.

According to previous statements of the Ambassador of Denmark in Cairo, Svend Olling, the trade exchange between Egypt and Denmark reached EGP 26 billion in 2019. He added that Egypt was then the 47th top export of fruits and vegetables to Denmark.

Meanwhile, Denmark ranks 21st on the list of top investing countries in Egypt, with Danish investments reaching EGP 104 billion in 2021.