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Tuesday, 12 April 2016

German, French delegations make their way to Cairo after Italy pulls ambassador over Regeni case

German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel will lead a delegation of representatives from 100 German companies and financial institutions on a two-day visit to Cairo on 17-18 April. The delegation will meet President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and the ministers of industry, finance, foreign affairs and investments, according to DNE.

French President François Hollande is expected in Cairo right after on 18 April, according to Ahram Online. The French president, who will head a delegation of around 60 businessmen and two ministers, is expected to sign 30 cooperation agreements with Egypt, said French ambassador André Parant, Al Borsa reports. Look for about EUR 1 bn in arms agreements and others in energy, transportation, and tourism.  

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