African Federation of Construction Contractors’ Associations (AFCCA) Explores Cooperation Opportunities with India

The African Federation of Construction Contractors’ Associations (AFCCA), headquartered in Cairo, hosted His Excellency Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Egypt, on an official visit aimed at exploring ways to enhance joint cooperation between India and African countries in the fields of construction and infrastructure.

The ambassador was received by Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz, President of the Federation; Ambassador Hatem Tag ElDin, Secretary-General of the Federation; and a select group of advisors and specialists, including:

• Eng. Ahmed Mostafa, Technical Affairs Advisor
• Ms. Hadeer Hesham Ghanem, Commercial Affairs Advisor
• Ms. Dina Abdel Fattah, Chairperson of Exlent Company and Secretary-General of the “Builders of Egypt” Forum

The meeting reviewed available opportunities for cooperation in infrastructure, technology, and renewable energy sectors.

During the meeting, Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz emphasized the pivotal role played by the Federation in supporting partnerships among contractors across the African continent, stressing the necessity of unified efforts to accelerate continental development and open new horizons for investment.

Ambassador Hatem Tag ElDin praised the importance of strengthening relations with the Indian side, affirming the promising potential that can be leveraged to achieve sustainable cooperation serving mutual interests. He also highlighted the value of benefiting from India’s expertise in capacity building within the construction sector, particularly in supporting African countries toward sustainable development.

Ambassador Suresh K. Reddy expressed his appreciation for the Federation’s role, outlining key features of India’s economic growth, noting that its GDP reached $3.47 trillion in 2022. He also highlighted India’s advanced expertise across multiple sectors, affirming India’s positive outlook toward deepening cooperation with the African continent.

In conclusion, the two parties proposed exploring the possibility of establishing a joint cooperation framework between the African Federation of Construction Contractors’ Associations and the Indian side to organize and develop future relations in infrastructure (AFCCA), technology, and energy fields. The proposal was welcomed by both sides, affirming their readiness to continue coordination and translate this approach into tangible executive steps in the near future.