Egypt is linked to the African continent with close historical, political, economic and social ties. Egypt has always sought to strengthen relations of cooperation with African countries and blocs due to the great importance it occupies in the continent and to achieve trade expansion and increase investment, export and import opportunities between Egypt and the continent.
Egypt is heading to the African continent, especially to the member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), which enjoys a distinct geographical location and is associated with areas of great importance, such as the Middle East, the Arab world and the Horn of Africa.