Cairo:A Danish delegation representing the agriculture and food sectors concluded a three-day visit to Egypt, aimed at fostering trade, investment, and technological cooperation.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the delegation brought together leading Danish companies and over 100 representatives from Egypt's food and beverage sector. Six Danish companies, including JIMCO, Danfoss, GEA Process Engineering, JEROS, Novadan ApS, and FOSS Analytical, participated alongside the Danish Agriculture and Food Council. They showcased expertise in food processing, production efficiency, hygiene and sanitation, analytical technologies, and sustainable industrial solutions.
Danish Ambassador to Egypt Lars Bo Møller and Head of the Economic Mission Jens Jensen stated that trade between Denmark and Egypt was balanced. They emphasized that the companies involved offered solutions capable of enhancing Egyptian exports to Denmark.
The program included strategic meetings with Egyptian government bodies and industry leaders, such as the National Food Safety Authority, Nafeza, the Chamber of Food Industries, the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, and the Egyptian Commercial Service. These interactions provided a platform for exchanging expertise and identifying opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation.
Additionally, the delegation visited key Egyptian companies like Lamar Food Industries and Dairy Company and the National Poultry Company, gaining insights into the operations of leading dairy and poultry producers. A networking event hosted by the Embassy facilitated connections between Danish companies and over 100 Egyptian representatives, promoting potential business partnerships.
The visit underscored the longstanding partnership between Denmark and Egypt, focusing on innovation, food safety, quality, and sustainable food production. Ambassador Lars Bo Møller highlighted the countries' potential to deepen cooperation in agriculture and food production, aiming to build sustainable partnerships that create mutual value.