The meeting was attended by Georgi Nedyalkov, the Bulgarian Commercial Counselor, and Alexandar Severinov, Third Secretary at the Bulgarian Embassy in Cairo.
Dr. Farouk expressed Egypt's appreciation for the historical
relations between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of opening new
avenues for cooperation in trade and industry. He highlighted specific sectors
such as food industries, grains, storage, and logistical transport. He also
reviewed the Egyptian state's efforts to enhance food security and develop
supply chains in cooperation with international partners.
Discussions during the meeting also focused on increasing wheat
supply from Bulgaria to Egypt, building on successes from the previous period.
Additionally, proposals were made to utilize Egypt's advanced silo
infrastructure to improve supply chains from Eastern Europe. This aligns with
the ministry's plan to boost storage capacity and enhance national food
security.
For his part, the Bulgarian Ambassador affirmed his
country's interest in strengthening economic cooperation with Egypt,
highlighting that the Egyptian market serves as a crucial gateway for Bulgarian
products to the Middle Eastern and African markets. He also expressed the
readiness of several Bulgarian investors and companies to engage in investment
partnerships and joint projects with both the public and private sectors in
Egypt.
Both sides agreed to continue joint coordination in the comi
Both sides agreed to continue joint coordination in the coming period, with the
participation of private sector representatives and investors, to explore
cooperation opportunities and overcome any obstacles that might hinder
increased trade between the two countries.
This meeting underscores the Ministry of Supply's commitment to enhancing international cooperation and achieving sustainable food security through strategic partnerships with friendly nations.