Egypt's ambassador to Djibouti holds a promotional seminar for the African Business Forum
Ahmed Salem
As part of efforts to promote the African Business Forum, which Egypt will host in New Alamein City from June 25 to 27, 2026, Ambassador Abdel Rahman Raafat, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Djibouti, held a meeting Introductory seminar He appeared today at the headquarters of the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce.
This took place in the presence of the Chamber President, a number of senior officials, and Djiboutian businessmen who received official invitations to participate in the forum.
The ambassador stressed the importance of the forum as a leading African platform for promoting economic and investment cooperation among the countries of the continent, noting that it is not only an occasion for dialogue on economic issues, but also represents a practical framework that brings together governments, financial institutions and the African business community to explore investment opportunities, build partnerships and promote economic integration among African countries.
He also stressed that the forum will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the latest economic and investment trends in Africa, to learn about successful experiences in various countries, and to explore ways to benefit from the promising potential that the continent has in vital sectors, in a way that contributes to promoting sustainable development and advancing the African economic integration process.
The ambassador explained that the forum is of particular importance to Djibouti, in light of its sessions and discussions that address a number of sectors directly related to Djibouti’s economic and development priorities, most notably energy, ports, logistics and infrastructure.
Meeting between the Egyptian Ambassador and the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce
In a separate context, Ambassador Abdul Rahman Raafat met, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt In Djibouti, today at the headquarters of the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce with members of the Djibouti side of the Egyptian-Djibouti Joint Business Council, and with the participation of Youssef Moussa Dawaleh, President of the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce.
The two sides reviewed the developments in trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance it, in light of the directives of the political leadership in both countries and the fraternal and historical ties and common interests that unite the two brotherly peoples.
Enhancing trade exchange between the two countries
The meeting addressed ways to enhance trade exchange between the two countries, with the ambassador noting in particular the prospects for revitalizing the tourism sector in light of the upcoming launch of a third weekly flight by EgyptAir between Cairo and Djibouti, starting from July 7, which will contribute to enhancing trade, tourism and movement between the two countries.
Operating an air cargo flight
The ambassador also noted the ongoing efforts to operate a direct air cargo flight for Egyptian goods to Djibouti in the coming period, as this will have a positive impact on supporting trade exchange and facilitating the movement of goods between the two countries.
