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Long staple cotton production

in Egypt to be expanded

Long staple cotton production in Egypt will be expanded and 128 firms owned by the public business sector are
being renovated to boost production said Prime Minister Sherif Ismail. He further added that the government is
also keen on renovating public spinning and weaving firms.

The premier made the remarks during the inauguration of the second "Destination Africa Fair" for apparel and
textiles, which is co-organized by ExpoLink. The state is keen on renovating public spinning and weaving
companies, as well as state-owned and private weavers, Ismail said. He added that the production of long
staple cotton will be expanded, noting that 128 companies owned by the public business sector are being
renovated to boost production.

"Destination Africa" is a sourcing event for apparel and textiles from Africa targeted only at a limited number of
invited trade visitors. The two-day fair last week was jointly organized by the Egyptian Government and the
Egyptian Exporters Association – Expolink. The product range comprises both ready-to-wear clothing for men,
women and children and textiles, as well as fabrics for apparel and interior design, such as bed and table linen,
curtains, carpets and upholstery.
Egypt wants to reach out to Africa as it attaches a lot of importance to the continent, a press release from the
fair organizers said quoting the prime minister. About 75 companies took part in the fair that took place at Nile
Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Cairo on November 11-12.

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