Egypt, Uzbekistan review trade, economic cooperation

CAIRO - 18 February 2018: Uzbek Ambassador in Cairo Oybek Usmanov Arifbekovich said an Uzbek business team - that wrapped up a visit to Egypt on Saturday - had successful talks with Egyptian officials and businessmen on means of enhancing trade and economic cooperation.

The delegation discussed with Trade and Industry Ministry Undersecretary Ahmed Antar ways of boosting trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and establishing joint projects, the diplomat told MENA on Sunday.

During the talks, Antar stressed keenness on cooperation with Uzbekistan in the fields of automotive, textile and electric products.

The Uzbek team signed a cooperation protocol with the
Cairo Chamber of Commerce and a memo with the Egyptian Businessmen's Association to enhance trade exchange, the diplomat said.

He added that the embassy organized meetings between Egyptian and Uzbek businessmen to discuss joint deals.