Egypt to host AU's Coordination Summit and El-Alamein Africa Business Forum in June
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Egypt will host the African Union's 8th Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the El-Alamein Africa Business Forum from June 24 to 27. Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that this reflects confidence in Egypt at the continental level and highlights its role in advancing economic integration and sustainable development in Africa. The summit is expected to gather African heads of state and government, private sector representatives, financial institutions, and companies to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and expanding investment partnerships. Khallaf also noted that Egypt's hosting of these events demonstrates its commitment to supporting the African Union's Agenda 2063 and promoting the private sector's role in economic growth. He highlighted the qualitative transformation in Egyptian-African relations, with Egyptian investments in African countries exceeding $12 billion and trade volume surpassing $10 billion.
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