During the conversation, Alexander Beglov stressed that friendly contacts between St. Petersburg and Egypt are based on trust between the leaders of the two countries. Mutual visits at the highest level are carried out on a regular basis. There is a Joint Russian-Egyptian Commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.
Cooperation between the Northern capital of Russia and Egypt is also characterized by dynamic development. "The participation of St. Petersburg companies in the development of the Russian industrial zone in the Suez canal will be an additional incentive to intensify trade, economic and investment ties," Alexander Beglov said.
A. Beglov invited Egyptian companies to take part in the XIII St. Petersburg partnership of small and medium-sized businesses, which will be held in the Northern capital from 12 to 14 March 2019.
The development of contacts with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa and, in particular, Egypt is one of the priorities of St. Petersburg's international activities.
The acting Governor noted the long-standing contacts with Egypt in the field of culture, science and higher education, as well as the need to develop not only outbound, but also inbound, event and medical tourism.
In response, mohab Mamish confirmed the interest of the Egyptian side in the further development of trade, economic, investment and industrial cooperation with the Northern capital and invited representatives of St. Petersburg to visit the Suez canal. He noted the possibility of providing tax benefits and preferences for St. Petersburg companies planning to participate in the development of the Russian industrial zone in the Suez canal.
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The Egyptian delegation headed by the Chairman and Executive Director of the Suez canal Administration Mohab Mamish is on a visit to St. Petersburg from 20 to 22 February 2019.
Before the official meeting with the leadership of the city, the Egyptian delegation visited the Special economic zone "St. Petersburg" (site "Novoorlovskaya") and CJSC "SMM".
On February 20, 2019, an agreement of intent was signed between JSC "Russian export center" (the main developer on the Russian side of the Russian industrial zone in the economic zone of the Suez canal) and CJSC "SMM" (a St. Petersburg company specializing in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of heavy lifting equipment for ports, transport terminals, shipyards and industrial enterprises).
On February 21, 2019, a Memorandum of cooperation was signed between JSC "Special economic zone "St. Petersburg" and the Main Department of the economic zone of the Suez canal, Egypt.