CCBLA - Arab-Belgium-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce - ABLCC

Economic Mission to the Arab Republic of Egypt

The Arab-Belgium-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce participated in the economic mission headed by HRH Prince Philippe to the Arab Republic of Egypt from 24-28 May 2008.  The delegation, representing a diversified range of economic activities, visited Cairo and Alexandria and had intensive contacts during several official working sessions and B2B meetings in both cities, offering numerous opportunities to establish busienss relations or to reinforce existing partnerships.

The Egyptian authorities prepared an extensive program including a meeting between HRH Prince Philippe and accompanying Minister for Businesses Vincent Van Quickenborne with President Hosni Mubarak, a meeting between part of the delegation and the Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Nazif and several working sessions with Ministers in charge of trade, industry, investment, transport and oil industry.  Other activities included visits to industrial sites such as "Oriental Weavers" and social gatherings.