Delegation of Egyptian businessmen to head China

A delegation of Egyptian businessmen under chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Khaled Abu Ismail will head on January 22 for Beijing.

In statements on Tuesday, Abu Ismail said the Egyptian businessmen delegation includes 36 members of various specializations in industry, banking and small-scale projects.

The delegation will hold talks on means of developing economic, trade and technological relations between Egypt and China as well as making use of the Chinese expertise in the field of investment.

He pointed out that, during President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Beijing late this January, the two sides would sign an agreement on the establishment of an Egyptian -Chinese Business Council on January 24.