A staff exchange between the Union of Hellenic Chambers (George Assonitis, Advisor European Affairs) to Cairo (CEEBA) for the maximisation of the project results took place on June 2 and 3, 2010.

The main objective of this exchange was to establish a joint program of the two Organizations for future collaboration between them and for the benefit of their members. The following proposals have been discussed and agreed:

a) The organization of a mission of Greek entrepreneurs in Egypt, in cooperation with the Hellenic Exporters Organization, to be held in fall 2011, in the following fields: Renewable, transport, tourism and retailed commerce.

b) The creation of a maritime liaison between Greece and Egypt, following the desires of interested Greek Chambers (CCI of Kalamata, CCI of Heraklion, CCI of Kavala) to promote a project, aiming to establish a maritime line between the port Alexandria and one or more ports of Greece and

c) the eventual joint organization of other events and initiatives, as for example the submission of a project in the Taiex initiative (www.taiex.be).

Last but not least, the Greek expert participated in the CAIRO FORUM 2010, which offered the opportunity to establish contacts with Egyptian manufacturers and be familiarized with Egyptian Industry, products and services.