Sisi discusses boosting trade and investments with Belarus PM

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi discussed boosting investments and bilateral trade with Belarus PM Syarhey Rumas, according to an Ittihadiya statement. The meeting comes as part of a European tour that will also see Sisi visit Romania later this week. Trade Minister Amr Nassar also met with his counterpart yesterday to discuss the possibility of building a Belarusian industrial zone in Egypt, the local press reported. The ministry signed three MoUs with the country, including one that will set up a joint business council to boost trade and investment that will meet once a year, Hapi Journal reported. The other two memoranda focused on strengthening economic ties, and quality control and product standards.