LUMES

The seminar about "The commercial agreements between the European Union and the Mediterranean Third Countries" was held in Damanhur. Mrs. Hoda Aboremila, economist having a special experience in the international commerce sector, has developed the subject of the relationship between Egypt and the European Union, after the ratification on behalf of Egypt of the EU-Meda partnership agreement. The commercial import-export movements focalized on the agricultural sector, having a special interest as to the geographical area of El Bheheira, has been the heart of the seminar. A solid participation of the academic and State government staff has enlivened an impassioned and interesting discussion at the closure of the seminar. An abstract of the seminar in English is available.