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Trade minister, ITFC discuss cooperation in promoting trade, supporting women
11 September 2021  -  Sector :  -  Entity :  -  Category : General

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The meeting explored means to expand joint cooperation with ITFC, in SME development,  export promotion and women empowerment.

Cairo- Sep 11, 2021

Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea has met with Hani Sonbol, CEO of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), to discuss the corporation’s current and future programs implemented in Egypt.

The meeting explored means to expand joint cooperation with ITFC, in developing SMEs,  promoting their exports and linking them with key export chains.

In this respect, the two sides agreed to develop an executive plan aimed at enhancing the participation of SMEs in international exhibitions, as well as maximizing the benefit from the joint program to establish an “Export Development Academy”.

They also discussed boosting cooperation in the ITFC’s programs aiming at empowering women and integrating them into the labor market, on top of which is the “She Trades” initiative which helps connect women entrepreneurs to markets.

 

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