Egypt, Eurasian Economic Union to hold first round of negotiations on trade agreement mid-January

Egypt and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will hold the first round of talks on a potential trade agreement in mid-January, according to a Trade Ministry statement. Minister Amr Nassar signed yesterday a cooperation framework with the Eurasian Economic Commission’s Trade Minister, Veronika Nikishina, to hold a joint business forum during 1H2019 to enhance trade.