The Egyptian-Lebanese friendship association will organize a joint business forum, the second, in Cairo during the months of October and November.

A program will be outlined in coordination with the economy and business group, said engineer Fat'hallah Fawzy, the chairman of the association, Tuesday.

A working visit to Africa will also be planned with the aim of opening new communication channels and boosting trade cooperation with Lebanese expats, Fawzy said.

He also talked of preparations to convene a meeting of the federation of the chambers of commerce in September.

An electronic guide to Egyptian and Lebanese industries will also be outlined, Fawzy added.

The association is expected to review a number of recommendations reached during the first forum, which was held in Lebanon last year.