African countries agree to form federation of African chambers of commerce

The participating countries in the first conference of African chambers of commerce and industry agreed on Tuesday to form a federation grouping all African chambers of commerce.

During the second working session of the conference, the participants agreed that Egypt would host the federation that will group all African businessmen. together to achieve sustainable development.

The participants underlined the importance of forming an E-market to help businessmen get whatever information they need on every African country.

The working session was chaired by Supply Minister Hassan Kheqr and was attended by chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Khaled Abu Ismail besides representatives of 46 African countries.