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Egyptian exports in Africa weak compared to Europe, USA
The agreement was signed with initials, it is practically non-existent, but for now COMESA exists, says El-Gabaly
Egypt to regulate trade and investment forum in Africa next October: Al-Sisi
Future mapping for the implementation phase of the agreement before the fourth summit of the three blocs, says president
Egypt, Ethiopia negotiate FTA procedures between 2 countries
Specification of 1m metre pieces of land to pump additional expansions for investors, says Gaber
$20bn expected trade balance after activating tripartite agreement: COMESA Sec-Gen
Total funding for annual infrastructure projects at $52bn, only $22bn provided causing Africa to lose infrastructure fund, says Ngwenya
Discussions on energy, telecommunications, infrastructure projects with Egypt: Ethiopian Finance Minister
Trade exchange between Egypt and Ethiopia amounted to $35m, divided into $9.7m for total Egyptian imports and $25m for exports
FTA completion depends on unification of origin rules, customs: Abdel Nour
Industry ministry targets increasing exports to African countries over next five years to $200bn, says head of trade agreements
Negotiations to unify origin rules following agreement signing: COMESA Sec-Gen
Activation of a free trade agreement with the signatory countries in 2017, says industry minister’s economic advisor
Johannesburg conference to discuss cancelling tariff between Egypt, African blocs
By Shaimaa Elise and Nehal Mounir The conference in Johannesburg, set to be held in June, will discuss the completion of the negotiations that started in Egypt, Nader El-Rayah Awad, Secretary-General of COMESA in Sudan, said. Awad told Daily News Egypt that a free trade area throughout Africa would not only include the 26 countries …
Egypt seeks export increase to African countries over next 3 years
Egyptian imports from these countries amounted to approximately $810m during 2013, compared to $1bn during 2012. The most important receiving countries for Egyptian exports are Libya, Sudan, Kenya and South Africa, according to El-Leithi.
COMESA economic investment forum in Egypt next October
“We are studying establishing a unit at GAFI to provide economic and investment information to African countries,” says investment minister
Housing ministry discusses cooperation with Ethiopia in construction
The two ministers discussed the process of Egyptian companies’ participation in constructing the new international airport in Addis Ababa
Egyptian-Ethiopian Committee promotes trade, industrial cooperation
Egyptian investments in Ethiopia amount to $2bn; in two parts, the first as foreign direct investment (FDI) and the other as investments in several sectors
Shoukry, Ngwenya discuss trade prospects between African countries
COMESA summit to be held in Egypt mid- December to launch the Tripartite Free Trade Area
Egypt participates in African trade meetings
It will see Egypt talk to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and East African Community (EAC)
Comesa Trade & Marketing considers establishing waste recycling factory with €40m in investments: Company chairman
Daily News Egypt is republishing this article because Comesa Trade & Marketing was incorrectly referred to as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in the original publication
COMESA considers establishing waste recycling factory with €40m in investments: Company chairman
COMESA considers building the waste recycling factory through a coalition with Egyptian and Finnish companies, African banks
SEC approves international election observers
European Union launches monitoring mission
Egypt and EU sign agreement for EU Election Observer Mission
EU head of delegation signs Memoranda of Understanding with PEC and foreign ministry
South Africa concerned about terrorism in Egypt: South African State Security Minister
A South African delegation visits Egypt for the first time since Morsi’s ouster
Fahmy looks to strengthen Africa economic and trade ties
Minister of Foreign Affairs to present proposals for deeper economic cooperation in Africa
Update: Fahmy visits DRC and Tanzania
Interim foreign minister discusses Egypt’s water share with Tanzanian counterpart; prepares for COMESA summit
Fahmy visits DRC and Tanzania
Interim foreign minister tours Nile Basin Countries; prepares for COMESA summit
Suez Canal toll fees rise
Chairman of Suez Canal Authority attends COMESA meeting