Cooperation with SwissCham in Egypt

PCA NewslettersDecember 12, 2024

Founded in 2022, SwissCham Egypt is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business and trade relations between Switzerland and Egypt. We are proud to be a partner and sponsor of SwissCham Egypt, actively enhancing trade, networking opportunities and business growth between the two nations.

Driving economic collaboration

SwissCham Egypt is officially registered with Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity and encompasses a broad array of members, including multinational corporations, local Egyptian businesses and nonprofits. Its diverse and comprehensive services create a strong and effective platform for economic engagement.

Key services and benefits include:

Visa Fast Track: expedites visa applications, simplifying travel between Switzerland and Egypt for business professionals
Networking: facilitates meaningful connections between Swiss and Egyptian professionals, stimulating partnerships and business growth
Exposure: elevates member profiles within an international community, boosting visibility and credibility
Information: provides members with the latest news, updates and industry insights to help them remain competitive
Discounted services: offers access to affordable, tailored solutions for diverse business needs

Enhancing economic ties

SwissCham Egypt's collaboration with Influence Public Affairs (IPA) plays a pivotal role in strengthening trade and economic relationships between Switzerland and Egypt. This partnership works to expand trade opportunities and drive economic growth.

As a dedicated top-tier partner and sponsor, we are significantly contributing to SwissCham's success by actively supporting conformity programs like EG71 and EG72 and collaborating with the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) to enhance training and ensure quality assurance.

2024 celebration of success

In May 2024, SwissCham Egypt hosted a high-profile event at Cairo’s Gezira Novotel Hotel to celebrate an exceptional season of accomplishments. Key attendees included:

Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry
Egyptian Minister of the Public Sector
Ambassador of Switzerland in Egypt
Chairman of GOEIC
Chairman of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA)

The event emphasized continued collaborations, particularly in conformity programs, and discussed ambitious plans to expand the scope of goods under the EG71 GOEIC Program. Our contributions were highlighted, including the ISO 17020 and ISO/IEC 17065 training programs we’ve delivered to GOEIC’s quality department.

Find out more about SwissCham Egypt.

Learn more about Egypt – Conformity Assessment Services.

This article can also be found in our PCA Newsletter (Q4/2024) – which keeps you up to date with developments in technical barriers to trade and product conformity assessment.