The Deputy Head of Mission for the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Rev. Baxton Maulidi, this week participated in a high-level networking engagement organized by the Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB), the leading platform for Egypt's private sector.
The event brought together EJB members and Board Members, leaders from the Egyptian private sector, senior representatives of regional and international development organizations, as well as government and diplomatic representatives, including Ambassadors.
On the sidelines of the event, Rev. Maulidi held bilateral talks with the Chairperson of the Egyptian Junior Business Association, Mr. Mohamed Abou Basha. Mr. Abou Basha committed to partnering with Malawi in key sectors including Construction, Energy, Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals.
Rev. Maulidi also had the opportunity to meet with the Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, who graced the occasion. Dr. Saleh committed to promoting partnerships between Egyptian companies and Malawi as part of enhancing South-South Cooperation.
The engagement is part of the Embassy's ongoing efforts to promote the vision of the President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on trade and investment and to facilitate business linkages between Malawi and Egypt.