Belgian crown prince to visit Egypt in February

Informed sources told ArabicNews.com today that Belgium's Crown Prince Philip will visit Egypt next February within an African tour that comprises six northern and western African countries.

The mission also includes Minister of Economy, Trade and Telecommunications Elio Di Rupo, who also serves as vice prime minister, in addition to representatives from 50 Belgian companies that are concerned with the African market.

The sources said that a joint symposium will be convened at the beginning of November about investment opportunities for Belgian companies in the Egyptian market.