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Business trip to Egypt and participation in a bilateral business forum

21 May | 8:00 – 24 May | 17:00
The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry informs its members and partners about the upcoming business visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, organized by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the period May 21–24, 2025 The delegation will accompany the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Georg Georgiev as part of an official visit to Cairo. The program includes participation in a bilateral business forum, B2B meetings, visits to local institutions and opportunities for the development of trade and economic partnerships in sectors of mutual interest.
Sectors of mutual interest are: high technologies, energy sector, food industry, agriculture, special production, lighting equipment, construction, oil industry, pharmaceutical industry and others.
According to information from the Embassy of Bulgaria in Cairo, an upward trend is currently observed in economic relations with Egypt. In 2024, a record level of trade exchange was achieved in the amount of about 1.8 billion USD. There is an increased interest of Bulgarian companies in doing business with Egypt through the sale of production, export of production and access to the over 100 million market of Egypt, as well as to the markets of the Middle East, the Persian Gulf and the whole of Africa /1.5 billion consumers/ by using the advantages provided by the regional free trade agreements concluded by Egypt. In the last three years, Bulgaria has also emerged as an important supplier of wheat, a strategic commodity for Egypt /the largest importer of wheat in the world/, with the realized quantities for 2024 amounted to 451,354 tons worth over 110 million USD, which ranks our country in fourth place among wheat importers in Egypt with a share of 3.1%.
The forum will provide an opportunity to conduct B2B meetings, present the business climate and investment opportunities in Bulgaria, as well as discuss specific challenges that Bulgarian companies encounter in the course of their cooperation with local partners.
Preliminary program:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Departure from Sofia Airport with a regular Turkish Airlines flight, transfer in Istanbul, arrival in Cairo, accommodation in a four-star hotel in Cairo, dinner on your own.
- Thursday, May 22, 2025: Breakfast, meetings with local institutions, Bulgarian-Egyptian Business Forum, bilateral meetings, Reception at the Embassy of Bulgaria.
- Friday, May 23, 2025: Cultural tour, dinner in your own circle.
- Saturday, May 24, 2025: Check-out from the hotel, departure from Cairo airport, transfer in Istanbul, landing in Sofia.
Companies interested in participating in the business visit should confirm via e-mail: interdpt@bcci.bg or tel.: 02 8117 489, sending participant's name, position, company/organization, contacts and business interests in Egypt by May 16, 2025.
In order to organize the trip, you need to send and copy from the traveler's passport. The entry visa for Egypt will be affixed upon arrival at Cairo Airport.
According to preliminary estimates travel expenses amount to 2160 euros and include: 3 nights in a four-star hotel in Cairo, airfare, domestic transportation, insurance, one dinner, organizational fee. In case of savings, the BCCI will refund part of the fee.
We invite interested companies from the region to take advantage of this opportunity to expand their international contacts and market presence. Participation in the business delegation is an excellent opportunity to present Bulgarian business to strategic partners and to enter markets with high potential.